NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Meteorological Service has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country over the next five days, with Western Kenya, the Rift Valley and parts of Central and Eastern Kenya expected to experience afternoon showers.
In its forecast issued on Friday, November 13, and valid from Sunday, November 15, to Thursday, November 19, the department said light to moderate rainfall would affect several counties, with some areas likely to experience thunderstorms and lightning.
The forecast also points to contrasting weather conditions across the country, with northern counties expected to remain hot while parts of the Central Highlands experience chilly nights.
Counties Facing Thunderstorms and Lightning
In Western Kenya, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga and Busia are expected to experience afternoon showers accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the five-day period.
Kakamega and Bungoma are forecast to receive moderate showers on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, with lighter rainfall on the other days. Busia is expected to receive moderate showers on Monday, while light showers are forecast for the remaining days.
Vihiga is expected to experience light showers accompanied by thunder and lightning throughout the period.
In the North Rift, Trans Nzoia is forecast to receive afternoon showers with thunderstorms and lightning every day. Moderate rainfall is expected on Monday and Tuesday, while lighter showers are forecast on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Nandi is also expected to experience afternoon showers accompanied by thunderstorms on four days, with sunny intervals forecast on Wednesday.
Baringo is among the counties facing persistent stormy conditions, with moderate showers accompanied by thunder and lightning expected on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Lighter showers are forecast for Wednesday.
Nakuru is also expected to experience moderate afternoon showers accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the period, although rainfall is forecast to ease to light showers on Wednesday.
Other counties expected to experience thunderstorms on selected days include West Pokot, Samburu, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Siaya, Kisumu and Homa Bay.
Nairobi, Central Kenya to Experience Afternoon Showers
In Nairobi, the department has forecast sunny intervals during the mornings, followed by afternoon showers throughout the five days.
Moderate showers are expected on Monday, November 16, while light showers are forecast from Sunday through Thursday on the other days.
Temperatures in the capital are expected to reach 25°C to 26°C during the day, with nighttime minimums ranging between 13°C and 14°C.
In Central Kenya, Nyeri is expected to receive light afternoon showers on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, with moderate rainfall forecast on Monday and Tuesday.
Kiambu is also expected to experience afternoon showers throughout the period, with moderate rainfall forecast on Tuesday and lighter showers on the remaining days.
Murang’a is expected to receive moderate afternoon showers on Monday and Tuesday, while light showers are forecast on Sunday and Thursday. Kirinyaga is also expected to experience light showers on most days, with sunny intervals forecast on Wednesday.
Nyandarua will experience light afternoon showers throughout the five-day period. Nighttime temperatures are expected to fall to 7°C on Tuesday, November 17, making it one of the coldest counties in the forecast.
Eastern Kenya and Coast Weather Outlook
In Eastern Kenya, Meru is expected to experience moderate afternoon showers every day from Sunday to Thursday.
Tharaka-Nithi and Embu are forecast to receive light afternoon showers on most days, with sunny intervals expected on Wednesday.
Machakos is expected to receive moderate afternoon showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, while light showers are forecast on Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
Makueni is forecast to experience moderate showers on Sunday and Thursday afternoons. The county may also receive moderate rainfall at night on Monday and Wednesday.
Along the Coast, Kwale and Lamu are expected to receive light morning showers throughout the five-day period.
Kilifi is forecast to experience light morning showers from Monday to Wednesday, while Mombasa is expected to receive light showers on Monday morning. Sunny intervals are forecast in the city during the remaining mornings and afternoons.
Taita-Taveta is expected to experience moderate afternoon showers on Monday, with lighter showers forecast on other afternoons. The county could also receive moderate showers at night on Tuesday.
Northern Kenya to Remain Hot
While several parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall, northern Kenya is forecast to remain predominantly hot.
Turkana is expected to record some of the highest daytime temperatures, reaching 38°C on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a high of 37°C forecast on Tuesday.
Garissa is expected to record maximum temperatures of between 36°C and 37°C, while Wajir could reach 37°C. Mandera is forecast to experience daytime highs of up to 36°C.
The three counties are also expected to receive light morning rainfall on selected days, followed by sunny intervals during the afternoon.
The meteorological department has advised the public to use the five-day outlook alongside its daily 24-hour forecasts for updated weather information.
It added that more detailed county-specific forecasts are available through the respective County Directors of Meteorological Services.
