Brace for more rains starting tonight, Weatherman warns

 

Heavy to moderate Rainfall is expected to continue over several parts of Kenya starting tonight, the Weatherman has warned.

In their seven-day forecast between February 9 to 15, the Meteorological Department said rains are likely to reduce progressively in amounts and spatial coverage as days go by.

Met noted that a few areas in North-eastern and North-western Kenya are likely to experience strong north-easterly to southeasterly winds during the forecast.

According to the forecast, morning rains are likely to occur over a few places in throughout the period.

These places are; Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma and Busia Counties.

Afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur over Turkana, West Pokot and Samburu counties at the beginning of the forecast and over a few places thereafter.

Days are likely to be sunny while nights are expected to have clear skies throughout the forecast period in Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo Counties.

Morning rains are likely to occur over a few places throughout the forecast period.

Afternoon/evening showers are likely to occur over several places at the beginning of the forecast period and over a few places thereafter. 

In Kajiado, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos and Taita Taveta Counties, Met said morning rains are likely to occur over these places at the beginning of the forecast period.

But it noted that afternoon/evening showers are likely to occur over these places.

In Coastal areas, (Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale Counties), days are likely to be sunny and nights partly cloudy throughout the forecast period.