Strong winds

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

Strong Winds

Strong Southerly winds over the Eastern half of the Country

Expired: Strong Winds

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Thu 25 Sep 2025 16:38
Effective: Thu 25 Sep 2025 16:38
Onset: Fri 26 Sep 2025 15:24
Expires: Sat 27 Sep 2025 15:24

Area

Marsabit

Turkana

Isiolo

Garissa

Tana River

Event Description

Strong southerly winds of more than 25 knots (12.9 m/s) being experienced over the North-eastern, North-western, South-eastern lowlands of Kenya on Friday, 26 September 2025 are expected to strengthen to more than 30 knots (15.4 m/s) on Saturday, 27 September 2025.

Instructions

People in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential gale (very strong winds). Strong winds may uproot trees, blow off roofs and cause structural damage. Regular updates will be provided from KMD.