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.
