The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast five days of rain and cold weather across several regions from Saturday, July 4, to Wednesday, July 8.
The department says Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central and Coastal counties will receive rainfall during the period. However, many other areas will remain largely dry.
Rain to Continue in Western and Rift Valley
Residents in Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Busia, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira and Siaya should expect afternoon rain throughout the forecast period. Morning showers may also occur in a few areas on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.
The forecast also covers Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia and Tharaka-Nithi. Most mornings will remain cloudy before sunny intervals develop. Later, scattered showers may form on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Coast to Receive Rain Later in the Week
The Coast will start the period with mainly dry conditions. However, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and the Tana Delta should expect showers across several areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some places may also receive rainfall on Monday night.
The department predicts rainfall later in the week across Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit and Wajir. Residents should prepare for changing weather conditions as the forecast period progresses.
Counties including Kajiado, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni and Taita Taveta will experience mostly dry weather. Even so, a few areas could receive isolated afternoon and night showers on Wednesday.
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