Kenya Met Predicts Rainfall in Select Counties as Dry Spell Persists

Kenya is set for a mostly dry week, with rain and thunderstorms expected in several counties between September 8 and 14, according to the Kenya Meteorological Service.

Most parts of the country will remain generally dry, although rainfall is forecast in parts of the Coast, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, Nyanza and central regions.

Counties likely to receive some rainfall include Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Embu, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nairobi, Nakuru, Narok, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Siaya, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu and Vihiga, among others.

Afternoon thunderstorms expected in western Kenya

Morning showers are forecast in parts of Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu, while several inland areas could experience rain later in the day.

Afternoon showers and thunderstorms may develop in parts of Baringo, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, Vihiga, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Bomet, Kisumu, Kericho, Nyamira, Kisii, Migori, Narok, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia.

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Several central counties, including Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nairobi, Nyandarua and Laikipia, may also receive afternoon showers.

Along the Coast, rainfall is expected in parts of Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and Tana River.

Night showers may occur in a few parts of Kilifi, Mombasa, Kakamega and Bungoma, while most areas are expected to have partly cloudy nights.

Temperatures to hit 38°C in Mandera

Despite the rainfall expected in some counties, hot conditions will persist in parts of northern and eastern Kenya.

Daytime average maximum temperatures are expected to rise above 30°C in parts of Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Wajir, Isiolo, Marsabit and Turkana.

Mandera is forecast to record the highest maximum temperature at 38°C, followed by Lodwar at 37°C. Garissa and Wajir could reach 36°C, while Kisumu is expected to record 34°C.

Cool nights will meanwhile affect parts of the central highlands and Rift Valley, with minimum temperatures falling below 10°C in areas including Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Taita/Taveta and Kajiado.

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Nyahururu is forecast to record the lowest minimum temperature at 4°C, followed by Kitale at 7°C and Narok at 8°C.

The forecast follows a largely dry week between August 31 and September 6, although notable rainfall was recorded in Bungoma, Nyandarua, Kwale, Narok and Kilifi.

Kibabii University weather station in Bungoma recorded the highest seven-day rainfall total at 90.3mm, including 41.8mm in 24 hours on September 4.

Mandera recorded the highest daily maximum temperature during the review period at 38.4°C on September 6, while Nyahururu recorded the lowest minimum at 4.4°C on September 1.

KMD advised users to use the weekly forecast alongside its daily and five-day forecasts, with county-specific forecasts available from the respective County Directors of Meteorological Services.

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Showers Return to Highlands and Coast as Met Issues 5-Day Forecast/ PHOTO FILES