CAP Alert · Actual

Strong Southerly winds (02/05/2024)

Expired: Wind
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 02 May 2024 21:47
  • Effective 02 May 2024 21:47
  • Onset 02 May 2024 00:00
  • Expires 06 May 2024 00:00
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Strong Southerly winds

Response

Prepare

Area

Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Taita-Taveta and Garissa counties.

Event description

Strong southerly winds of more than 30 knots (15.4m/s) are predicted over the coastal region and parts of Northeastern Kenya on 2nd May 2024. The strong winds are projected to exceed 40 knots (20.6m/s) on 3rd to 6th May 2024.

Instructions

Strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages.Updates will be provided promptly.