The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday warned Kenyans to brace for very cold nights and extremely hot days for the next five days.
In his weather forecast, Kenya Met boss David Gikungu told Kenyans to prepare for cold nights of up to 7°C and hot daytime temperatures of up to 37°C.
Among regions set to experience such temperatures include the Highlands East of the Rift Valley which encompasses Nairobi County.
Other counties within these regions are Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka.
According to Gikungu, temperatures in these areas for the first three days would hit 8°C with temperatures for the last two days expected to drop to 7°C.
Additionally, in the Northwestern region of Turkana and Samburu Counties, temperatures during the day were projected to rise to a maximum of 37°C.
Other counties that were warned to brace for extreme temperatures are Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo with Gikungu noting such areas would similarly experience day temperatures of 37°C.
The weatherman's temperature forecast comes against the backdrop of heavy rainfall currently being experienced in different parts of the country.
Kenya Met in its rainfall prediction, noted heavy rains were expected in different parts of the country including Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Nandi counties.
Other counties set to receive heavy rainfall include Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot.
Meanwhile, Nairobi county was predicted to experience moderate rainfall that would start in the afternoon. According to the Kenya Met boss, the rains would persist for the next five days.
"Continued rainfall is likely over the Central Highlands, including Nairobi, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, and Rift Valley regions. Northwestern Kenya may receive rainfall from Monday, 20th May," Kenya Met announced.
"Residents and travellers should prepare for wet conditions in the Central Highlands, including Nairobi, Western Kenya, parts of Northwestern, Lake Victoria Basin, and Rift Valley regions."
Similarly, strong southerly and southeasterly winds of over 25 knots (12.5 m/s) are expected in the Eastern half of the country and the Northwestern region.
