{
  "id": 16174115,
  "title": "Kenya Met Warns of Rough to Very Rough Seas Along Coast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/kenya-met-warns-of-rough-to-very-rough-seas-along-coast",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:20:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/kenya-met-warns-of-rough-to-very-rough-seas-along-coast/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning about potentially hazardous sea conditions along the Kenyan coastline. Strong winds and rough seas are anticipated in the area, with winds blowing from east-south-east to south-south-west at speeds between 4 and 24 knots, or 2-12 metres per second. These winds are forecast to be strong to very strong, with the possibility of locally stronger gusts in certain regions. Sea conditions are expected to range from light to rough, with the potential for very rough seas in areas where winds are stronger and waves are higher. The department has cautioned all sea users, including mariners and fishers, to exercise extreme caution, particularly in regions with strong winds and rough conditions. The department advises small boats and other vessels operating in exposed waters to take necessary safety measures and monitor official marine weather updates closely.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of strong winds and rough to very rough sea conditions along the Kenyan coast and offshore waters. In a notice, the department said east-south-easterly to south-south-westerly winds are expected, with speeds ranging from 4 to 24 knots, equivalent to 2–12 metres per second. The winds are expected to range [...] The post Kenya Met Warns of Rough to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}