Weekly Forecast
At ICPAC we use the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF) to produce our forecasts in a resolution of 10 x 10 Km. Our weekly forecasts are very popular and help stakeholders prepare for extreme weather, and mitigate risks associated with floods, drought or heavy rainfall.
21 - 28 May 2025
Rainfall
Temperature
Rainfall anomalies
- More than usual rainfall expected over most parts of Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, western Ethiopia and parts of southern Sudan.
- Less than usual rainfall expected over most parts of Uganda, Somalia, south-eastern Ethiopia and western and eastern Kenya.
Temperature anomalies
- Warmer than usual temperatures expected over most parts of the GHA, with parts of northern and eastern Sudan, north-eastern Ethiopia, and most parts of Djibouti, and Eritrea recording anomalies greater than 2.5 Degrees Celsius.
- Rainfall exceeding the 90th percentile (the highest 10% on record)over a few areas in western Ethiopia, and isolated areas in eastern and western South Sudan.
Mean temperatures
- High temperatures (> 32℃) expected in most parts of Sudan, western Eritrea, north-eastern Ethiopia and Djibouti.
- Moderate to high temperatures (20-32℃) expected over most parts South Sudan, Uganda, northern and eastern Kenya, Somalia, central Eritrea, and eastern Ethiopia.
- Mild temperature conditions (less than 20℃) expected over Rwanda, Burundi, parts of central and south-western Tanzania, central to western Kenya, south-western Uganda and the Ethiopian highlands.
Heat Stress
- Elevated heat stress levels expected in most parts of South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Afar region in Ethiopia, and eastern Kenya.
Total rainfall
- Heavy rainfall (greater than 200mm) expected over parts of western Ethiopia.
- Moderate rainfall (50-200mm) expected in most parts of South Sudan, western Ethiopia, central and western Kenya, parts of southern Sudan and northern Uganda.
- Light rainfall (less than 50 mm) expected over most parts of Uganda, eastern and northern Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, central to western Kenya, southern Sudan and central to southern Somalia.
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Rainfall forecast (anomalies)
Rainfall anomalies
- More than usual rainfall expected over parts of south-western Sudan, western Ethiopia and southern Somalia.
- Less than usual rainfall expected over South Sudan, Uganda and central to northern Ethiopia.
Heavy rainfall
Exceptional rainfall
- Rainfall amounts exceeding the top 10% on record expected over isolated areas in western Ethiopia, as well as southern and south-western Sudan.
Heavy rainfall
Exceptional rainfall
- Rainfall amounts exceeding the top 10% on record expected over isolated areas in western Ethiopia, as well as southern and south-western Sudan.
Temperature forecast
- Moderate temperatures (20-32 ℃) expected in most parts of the country, with temperatures above 32 ℃ parts of the north-western regions.
Floods update
Floods Update
- The expected heavy rainfall over parts of Western Ethiopia is likely to lead to flooding in these areas.
- Communities in the areas at risk are advised to exercise caution during this period as …
Temperature forecast
Mean temperatures
- High temperatures (above 32℃) expected over most parts of central to northern Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, north-eastern Ethiopia, and parts of north-western Somalia.
- Moderate to high temperatures (20-32℃) expected over South Sudan, Uganda, Somalia, …