Flood warning 2022-07-27

Warning: This is not an Actual alert

The alert below is marked as Test. This means it is not an Actual alert and therefore not actionable to the general public

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Heavy rainfall

Flood warning for

Expired: Heavy rainfall

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued Wed 27 Jul 2022 13:17
Effective: Wed 27 Jul 2022 13:17
Onset: Sat 30 Jul 2022 15:00
Expires: Sat 30 Jul 2022 18:00

Area

Turkana, Marsabit, isiolo

Event Description

Heavy rain/storm surge] may cause floods in low lying areas and along river banks

Instructions

Residents in low-lying areas should exercise caution. Avoid low areas. Persons should not be out on the roads during heavy rainfall. If you must be outside, use extreme caution. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. Vehicles caught in rising waters should be abandoned quickly. Continue listening to local media as updates will be provided if conditions change significantly.