Live In These 15 Counties? Beware Of Strong Winds & Large Waves This Weekend
The forecast indicates that strong southerly winds exceeding 30 knots (15.4 m/s) will affect these areas on Friday
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning residents in the Coast, south-eastern lowlands, and north-western regions to prepare for strong winds over the next three days.
In the notice released on Friday, May 23, the department cautioned people living in Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale to remain alert as the winds may be strong enough to cause damage.
The forecast indicates that strong southerly winds exceeding 30 knots (15.4 m/s) will affect these areas on Friday, with speeds expected to intensify to over 35 knots (18.0 m/s) on Saturday and Sunday.
A photo of large waves on an ocean. /MALINDIKENYA.NET
The winds are projected to ease to around 25 knots (12.9 m/s) by Monday, May 26.
Additionally, the department warned that residents in the coastal counties of Tana River, Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi should expect large ocean waves through Sunday.
Wave heights are predicted to rise above 2 metres between Friday and Sunday, then decrease 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.
Adding "Strong winds may blow off roofs and cause structural damage. Large waves may lower visibility and affect marine activities."
Regarding the likelihood of the events, the Kenya Meteorological Department indicated a moderate probability, estimating a 33 per cent to 66 per cent chance of occurrence.
The advisory comes amid ongoing heavy rainfall across various parts of the country, which has triggered widespread flooding and forced many families from their homes.
In its latest forecast, Kenya Met noted that the rains are expected to persist in the Highlands, both east and west of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley itself, the Coast, and north-western Kenya.
The department also urged Kenyans to prepare for colder conditions, especially at night, with temperatures in some areas projected to drop to as low as 9°C.
