Message Type:
Heavy Rainfall
Message Update No:
8
Advisory No:
08/2024
Date of Issue:
02 May 2024 12:00
Validity:
02 May 2024 16:00 - 06 May 2024 09:00
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Moderate Probability of occurrence (33% to 66% Chance)
Message Description:

Heavy rainfall of more than 40mm in 24hrs pounding several parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley including Nairobi area and Southeastern lowlands is likely to continue from Thursday 2-5 May 2024. The heavy rainfall is predicted to spread to northern parts of Kenya on 3-5 May 2024.
Strong southerly winds of more than 30 knots (15.4m/s) are predicted over the coastal region and parts of Northeastern Kenya on 2 May 2024. The strong winds are projected
to exceed 40 knots (20.6m/s) on 3-6 May 2024. Large Ocean Waves more than 2 m are predicted in the Indian Ocean from 2-6 May 2024.

Areas of Concern:

Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans- Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori,
Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Turkana, Samburu,
Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo Counties.

Instructions:

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods, flash floods and poor visibility. The water levels in rivers, lakes and dams are expected to remain high. People are advised to avoid driving through, or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes. Residents in landslide/mudslide prone areas should remain vigilant. Strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages. Significant large waves may affect marine activities. Updates will be provided promptly.

Message Addressed To:

The Presidency; Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of  environment, Climate Change and Forestry; Principal Secretary, State Department for Environment and Climate Change; National Intelligence Service, Government Spokesman, Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Maritime Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Airport Authority, National Disaster Operations Centre, National Disaster Management Unit, Media, Relevant Government Ministries, Council of Governors, County Directors of Meteorological Services.

Originator:
Director, Kenya Meteorological Department