Flood warning for turakna and environs

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 turakna and environs

Expired: Heavy rainfall

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued Thu 15 Sep 2022 12:26
Effective: Thu 15 Sep 2022 12:26
Onset: Sun 18 Sep 2022 12:00
Expires: Mon 19 Sep 2022 02:00

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. If you require additional information please contact [AGENCY] at [TELEPHONE NUMBER].