This alert updates the previously published alerts below:

CAP Alert · Actual

Be Prepared: Rain over East Coast Spreading to the West

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Severe
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 13 Nov 2025 12:31
  • Effective 13 Nov 2025 13:00
  • Onset 13 Nov 2025 13:00
  • Expires 13 Nov 2025 17:00
Severity
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

Be Prepared: Rain over East Coast Spreading to the West

Area

Central and Western regions

Event description

The rain and thunder predicted earlier is currently producing rain of varying intensity within th Greater Accra region. The storm is expected to continue its westward movement to affect areas within the Central and Western regions. Moderate to heavy rain with thunder and occasional windy conditions are anticipated within the regions.

Instructions

During the thunderstorm, stay indoors and away from windows, unplug electrical appliances to prevent damage from lightning strikes, and avoid using corded phones or electrical devices connected to outlets. If caught outdoors, seek substantial shelter immediately. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway.