22/10/2026
*HEAT ADVISORY - Week of Oct 19-25, 2026*
*EXTREME HEAT - up to 40°C expected*
- *Mon Oct 19:* *38°C* / 18°C — Mostly Sunny, windy NW 24 km/h, UV 11 Extreme
- *Tue Oct 20:* *37°C* / 18°C — Sunny, S wind 20 km/h
- *Wed Oct 21:* *39°C* / 20°C — Sunny
- *Thu Oct 22:* *40°C* / 22°C — Sunny — *PEAK HEAT DAY*
- *Fri Oct 23:* *39°C* / 20°C — Sunny, SE wind 24 km/h
- *Sat Oct 24:* *34°C* / 18°C — Sunny/Wind, strong E wind 34 km/h
- *Sun Oct 25:* *35°C* / 20°C — Sunny
Rain 0%, Humidity 11-20% Mon-Thu (very dry), UV Extreme all week.
*This is DANGEROUS heat.*
*What TO DO:*
1. *Water:* Drink 2-3 liters per day, don't wait to feel thirsty. Add pinch of salt/sugar if sweating a lot. Keep water for kids and elders close.
2. *Time your work:* Do outside work, farming, herding, building ONLY before 9am and after 5pm. Rest 11am-4pm in shade.
3. *Cool your house:* Close curtains in day, open at night. Damp cloth on neck/head.
4. *Protect skin:* Hat, long light shirt, sunscreen — sun will burn in 15 minutes.
5. *Livestock:* Give extra water and shade Thu is critical — 40°C kills chickens and weak animals quickly.
6. *Food:* Eat light, fruits, morogo, avoid heavy fatty meals in heat.
*What NOT TO DO:*
1. *Don't burn fields or rubbish* Mon-Fri — wind + dry grass + 40°C = wildfire.
2. *Don't leave anyone in car* — car reaches 60°C in 10 minutes.
3. *Don't give babies or small kids hot drinks or leave them in sun.*
4. *Don't drink alcohol or lots of coffee in the heat — it dehydrates you.*
5. *Don't exercise or play football midday — heat stroke risk is highest Thu.*
6. *Don't fetch water or walk long distances 12pm-3pm if you can avoid it.*
*Heat stroke warning signs:* confusion, headache, not sweating, vomiting, fainting. If that happens — move to shade, pour cool water on body, fan, and go to clinic fast.
*Thu Oct 22 is the worst day — if you can, stay indoors. After Saturday wind, it drops to 34-35°C.*