The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised Kenyans living in the Coast, the south-eastern lowlands, and the north-western regions of the country to brace for strong winds over the next three days.
Kenya Met issued an advisory on Friday, May 23, warning residents of Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale to be on the lookout for strong winds that could cause destruction.
According to the weather department, strong southerly winds of more than 30 knots (15.4 m/s) were expected over the Coast, the south-eastern lowlands, and north-western Kenya on Friday, May 23, 2025.
The wind speed was expected to strengthen to more than 35 knots (18.0 m/s) on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, before subsiding to 25 knots (12.9 m/s) on Monday, May 26.
Similarly, the meteorological department cautioned Kenyans living in the Coastal counties of Tana River, Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi to prepare for large ocean waves for the next three days.
In the advisory, Kenya Met noted that wave heights were likely to exceed 2 metres over the coastal waters from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25, before reducing to below 2 metres on Monday.
"Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential gale (very strong winds) and large waves over the Indian Ocean," Kenya Met announced.
It went on to warn: "Strong winds may blow off roofs and cause structural damage. Large waves may lower visibility and affect marine activities."
On the certainty of occurrence, Kenya Met clarified that there was a moderate probability, stating there was a 33 per cent to 66 per cent chance of the events happening.
The warning notice comes even as several parts of the country continue receiving heavy downpours that subsequently led to flooding, resulting in massive displacement of families.
In the latest weather forecast, Kenya Met stated that rains were expected to continue over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Coast, and north-western Kenya.
The meteorological department further urged Kenyans to brace for the cold season, particularly during the night, when temperatures in various parts of the country were expected to drop to as low as 9°C.
