Strong Winds over the North east, North west, South east and the Coast of KENYA
Alert Severity:
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Strong Winds over the North east, North west, South east and the Coast of KENYA
Expired: Strong Winds
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Response Types:
Prepare
Time period
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Issued July 22, 2021, 8:04 p.m.
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Effective: July 22, 2021, 8:04 p.m.
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Onset: July 24, 2021, 12:03 a.m.
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Expires: July 25, 2021, 12:11 a.m.
Area
Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale
Event Description
The strong south-easterly winds being experienced along the coast, over the South-eastern Lowlands and North-eastern Kenya are expected to intensify to about 40 knots (20.6 meters per second ) from Saturday 24th July to Sunday 25th July 2021.
Instructions
Residents in all the areas mentioned above are advised to be on the lookout for potential gale (very strong winds). Strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damage. Those in the areas of concern should be on high alert. People are urged to continue listening to local media as updates will be provided if conditions change significantly. Further advisories may be issued as the weather events evolve.