The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning forecasting rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across more than 40 counties as changing weather conditions continue to affect different parts of the country.
In its daily forecast released on Tuesday, November 10, the department indicated that rainfall would be experienced between 9pm on Tuesday and 9pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The forecast covers several regions, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Machakos, Kisumu, Kakamega, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera.
According to the department, residents in the affected counties should expect varying rainfall patterns, with some areas likely to experience showers during the night, morning and afternoon.
Trans Nzoia is among the counties expected to receive some of the heaviest rainfall, with heavy showers and thunderstorms forecast in several locations during Wednesday afternoon.
Garissa and Wajir are expected to experience moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several areas during the night. Wajir could also receive rainfall across most parts of the county on Wednesday morning.
Turkana is similarly expected to experience moderate showers and thunderstorms in several locations during the morning.
Other counties likely to receive moderate showers and thunderstorms include Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Kisii, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho and Kitui.
The counties listed in the forecast also include Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Samburu, Baringo, West Pokot, Nandi, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Migori, Nyamira, Bomet and Kakamega.
Machakos, Makueni, Embu, Meru, Isiolo, Tharaka-Nithi, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Marsabit and Mandera are also expected to experience rainfall.
The department further warned residents in parts of Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana about strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots, equivalent to approximately 12.5 metres per second. People in these areas were advised to take precautions, particularly during outdoor activities.
Temperature variations are also expected across the country. Turkana is forecast to record the highest daytime temperature at 37°C, while Garissa, Wajir and Mandera could reach 36°C. Tana River is expected to record 35°C, while Mombasa and Kilifi may experience highs of 32°C.
In Nairobi, temperatures are expected to range between 15°C and 25°C. Nyandarua is forecast to experience cooler conditions, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 19°C.
The latest warning follows an earlier seven-day forecast covering November 10 to 16, which cautioned that isolated areas could receive cumulative rainfall exceeding 120mm, raising concerns about possible flooding.
Residents have been encouraged to monitor official weather updates and exercise caution in areas experiencing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds.
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