π¨π§οΈπ HEAVY RAINFALL, STRONG WINDS & LARGE WAVES ADVISORY β UPDATE No. 2
Advisory No. 04/2026
Issued by the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA)
π Valid: 24th April 2026 (6pm) β 1st May 2026 (7pm)
π§οΈ Rainfall Outlook
Rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours is expected over several parts of the country including:
β’ Highlands East & West of the Rift Valley
β’ Lake Victoria Basin & Rift Valley
β’ Southeastern Lowlands
β’ Northeastern & Northwestern Kenya
πΊ Peak rainfall expected: 26th β 28th April 2026
π The Coast is likely to experience heavy rainfall up to 27th April 2026.
π¬οΈ Strong Winds
β’ Southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (β12.8 m/s) expected over:
Coast
Southeastern Lowlands
Northeastern & Northwestern Kenya
π Ocean Conditions
β’ Wave heights >2 meters expected in coastal waters β οΈ
β οΈ Impacts & Risks
β’ Flooding & flash floods
β’ Poor visibility
β’ Rising river levels (even in areas without heavy rainfall)
β’ Risk of landslides in hilly areas (Aberdare ranges, Mt. Kenya and surrounding regions)
β’ Hazardous marine conditions
β Safety Advisory
β’ Avoid walking or driving through moving water
β’ Do not shelter under trees or near grilled windows during storms
β’ Be cautious in landslide-prone and low-lying areas
β’ Exercise extra caution in maritime activities
π Affected Areas Include:
Northwestern, Western & Lake Victoria Basin, Central Highlands (including Nairobi), Southeastern Lowlands, Coastal region, Northeastern Kenya, and nearby counties.
π See full advisory for detailed county coverage.
π Stay updated through official KMD platforms:
π₯ 7-Day Forecast & Maps: https://t.co/o7ruSeCC04
π₯ County Forecasts: https://t.co/Z8cIxu4Fva
π² WhatsApp Channel: https://t.co/hxKngV85ez
π¦οΈ FASTA-Ken App: https://t.co/wqdkvDXR4E
π Website: https://t.co/bUbIOGbrTT
#HeavyRainfallAdvisory #StrongWinds #OceanWaves #KenyaWeather #KMD #StayPrepared π§οΈππ°πͺ
π‘οΈ What qualifies as a Heat Wave in Kenya?
In the Kenyan context, a heat wave is defined as a period of three or more consecutive days of extremely high daytime temperatures that exceed locally determined thresholds and are associated with increased health risks β οΈ. Based on research using Kenya Meteorological Department temperature records and health data from major urban centres, the proposed thresholds for issuing heat-health alerts are:
ποΈ Nairobi: daily maximum temperature of 32Β°C or higher for three or more consecutive days
π Kisumu: daily maximum temperature of 37Β°C or higher for three or more consecutive days
ποΈ Mombasa: daily maximum temperature of 36Β°C or higher for three or more consecutive days
These thresholds reflect local climate conditions and observed links between high temperatures and increased hospital visits, admissions, and mortality π₯π. When exceeded, they can be used to trigger heat-health action plans and emergency response measures π, particularly to protect vulnerable populations πΆπ΅ in Kenyaβs major urban centres.
π Read more on the @meteoKenya research behind Kenyaβs heat thresholds:
https://t.co/qmt3zwJDc1
π Stay updated on the latest weather information through our official platforms β¬οΈ
π₯ Weekly Forecast: https://t.co/o7ruSeCC04
π₯ County Forecasts: https://t.co/Z8cIxu4Fva
π² WhatsApp Channel: https://t.co/hxKngV85ez
π¦οΈ FASTA-Ken: https://t.co/wqdkvDXR4E
π Website: https://t.co/bUbIOGbrTT
β Stay informed. Stay prepared.
#WeatherReady #ClimateSmart
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Unajua, what pisses me off about this whole discourse is the fact that CBD developments are only limited to few sections. Hua tunapigiwa picha ya Moi Avenue archives na that road at Kencom leading to KICC, then we all go frenzy on praising Nairobi and it's skyscrapers. Deep down, sisi wenye tuko uko kila siku we get disgusted a lot. Uncovered manholes, leaking underground sewage lines takes almost 2 days without anyone attending them, unevenly placed cabros that can trip you, small children forcing you to buy chocolates, kanjos only focused on collecting money from every moving matatu so they can allow people to alight, dangerously moving matatus hooting every second, boda boda riders using pedestrian walkways, traffic snarl ups that never end along Mombasa Road but yes, let's take pictures of traffic lights at night from dangerous angles and praise Nairobi for looking so damn beautiful.
Ngara looks like a street in Nigeria with litter from people's homes and oil spillage everywhere, Past Tom Mboya Avenue, River road, Kariokor, OTC, muthurwa looks like it's not part of Nairobi.
Until such a time all sections of Nairobi get the same treatment, nothing close to development is taking place.