CAP Alert · Actual

CAUTION: Thunderstorms anticipated over Southern Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Possible
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 14 Mar 2026 08:30
  • Effective 14 Mar 2026 08:30
  • Onset 14 Mar 2026 09:00
  • Expires 14 Mar 2026 14:00
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CAUTION: Thunderstorms anticipated over Southern Ghana

Area

southern Ghana

Event description

A rain and thunder bearing cloud system has been observed over the coast of Togo and Benin. The system is drifting drifting inland and is expected to bring rain of varying intensity to the Volta region this morning. Keta, Aflao, Denu, Dzodze, Ho and surroundings are expected to be affected between 9AM and 11AM. The storm is expected to propagate westwards into the Greater Accra and Eastern regions later this morning into the early afternoon hours. Ada Foah, Sege, Sogakope and surroundings are expected to be affected earlier before drifting to the western sides. The Central and Ashanti regions are also anticipated to experience similar conditions in the afternoon.

Instructions

Seek shelter indoors when thunder is heard or lightning is visible. If driving, slow down and use headlights for better visibility. Keep updated on weather alerts through the Ghana Meteorological Agency.