Strong Southerly winds (02/05/2024)

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Wind

Strong Southerly winds

Expired: Wind

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Response Types:

Prepare

Time period

Issued Thu 02 May 2024 21:47
Effective: Thu 02 May 2024 21:47
Onset: Thu 02 May 2024 00:00
Expires: Mon 06 May 2024 00:00

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.