The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned strong winds and large waves of more than 30 knots (15.4 meters per second) are expected over the Coast and Eastern parts of Kenya on Thursday.
The winds will likely strengthen to more than 40 knots (20.6 M/S) on Friday and reduce to 30 knots on Saturday.
The weatherman said the wave height is likely to be three meters over the Kenyan coastal waters on Friday and reduce to 2.5 meters on Sunday.
The winds are expected to hit Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir, Isiolo, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale counies.
The area residents in the mentioned counties have been asked to be on the lookout for potential gale (very strong winds) and very large waves over the Indian Ocean.
It is warned that the strong winds may blow off roofs, uproot trees and cause structural damages.
High waves may also lower visibility, cause capsizing of boats as well as threatening the lives of the people engaging in water sports activities.
