Kenya Met Warns of Rain in Nairobi, 29 Other Counties Today

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in Nairobi and 29 other counties on Sunday, November 8, with strong winds expected in parts of northern Kenya.

In its daily forecast issued Saturday, November 7, the department said rain is expected in Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Tana River, Taita-Taveta, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu and Kitui.

Also on the list are Machakos, Makueni, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Kericho and Bomet. In the west, rain is expected in Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira and Nairobi.

The department also warned of strong southerly to southeasterly winds of above 25 knots (12.5 metres per second) over parts of Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties.

Nairobi was cloudy last night, with showers over a few places. Morning conditions will be cloudy with sunny intervals, while the afternoon will bring sunny intervals and a chance of light showers over a few places.

Temperatures will range between 16°C and 25°C.

In the Mt Kenya region, Meru is expected to record light rains in the morning, followed by light to moderate showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Temperatures there will range from 16°C to 24°C. Nyeri, Kirinyaga and Murang'a are forecast to have light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Marsabit, which is among the counties with a wind warning, is expected to have moderate rains and thunderstorms over several places in the morning, followed by light to moderate showers and thunderstorms over a few places in the afternoon.

In the Rift Valley, Kericho is forecast to see light to moderate showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, while Nakuru, Narok, Laikipia, Bomet and Kajiado are among the counties expected to see light showers.

In western Kenya, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Kisumu and Siaya are expected to be sunny in the morning, with light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Kisii and Nyamira will see similar conditions in the afternoon.

In northern Kenya, Wajir, Mandera and Garissa will see light rains and thunderstorms in the morning and light showers in the afternoon, with maximum temperatures of 35°C or 36°C. Turkana will be the hottest, with a high of 37°C.

The department's forecast indicates mostly sunny, dry conditions in Mombasa, Kwale, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo.

Meanwhile, sunrise in Nairobi was witnessed at 6:11 am, with the sunset expected at 6:21 pm, according to the department.