Strong Southerly winds (02/05/2024)
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Strong Southerly winds
Expired: Wind
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Response Types:
Prepare
Time period
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Issued May 2, 2024, 9:47 p.m.
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Effective: May 2, 2024, 9:47 p.m.
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Onset: May 2, 2024, midnight
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Expires: May 6, 2024, midnight
Area
Mombasa, Tana-River, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Taita-Taveta and Garissa counties.
Event Description
Strong southerly winds of more than 30 knots (15.4m/s) are predicted over the coastal region and parts of Northeastern Kenya on 2nd May 2024. The strong winds are projected to exceed 40 knots (20.6m/s) on 3rd to 6th May 2024.
Instructions
Strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages.Updates will be provided promptly.