Residents of Bomet County should prepare for sunny mornings followed by light afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the next seven days, according to the latest weekly weather forecast issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department.
The forecast, covering the period between June 30 and July 6, indicates that most parts of the county will experience sunny intervals in the mornings, with light showers and thunderstorms developing over a few places in the afternoons.
Nights are expected to remain partly cloudy, although isolated showers may occur in some areas.
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“Sunny intervals are expected in the morning paving the way to showers and thunderstorms over a few places in the afternoon. Nights are expected to be partly cloudy but there is a possibility of showers over a few places,” Kenya met stated.
According to the County Director of Meteorological Services, Biwott MK Peter, the weather pattern will affect all four forecast zones, including Sigor, Nyangores, Chebunyo, Kipreres, Longisa, Siongiroi, Mutarakwa, Silibwet, Ndanai/Abosi, Kapletundo, Mogogosiek, Chepchabas, Boito and Embomos wards.
Rainfall distribution
The department said rainfall in most areas will be limited to a few places, representing less than 33 per cent of the affected areas.
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However, Zone Four, which includes Boito and Embomos wards, is expected to receive showers over several places towards the end of the week, particularly on Friday.
Temperatures across the county are forecast to remain cool, with minimum temperatures ranging between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius and maximum temperatures of between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.
“The weekly forecast should be used together with the daily 24-hour and five-day forecasts, as well as any advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department,” the department advised.
The Meteorological Department also noted that light rainfall is classified as less than five millimetres, while moderate rainfall ranges between five and 20 millimetres.
Residents, especially farmers and motorists, have been urged to keep track of daily weather updates to plan their activities and take necessary precautions during afternoon thunderstorms.
