Coastal Rainstorm Alert
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Coastal Rainstorm Alert
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Thu 01 May 2025 12:22
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Effective: Thu 01 May 2025 12:05
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Onset: Thu 01 May 2025 12:30
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Expires: Thu 01 May 2025 15:00
Area
Coastal Ghana
Event Description
A rainstorm currently observed over the Gulf of Guinea is drifting inland toward coastal Ghana and is expected to produce rainfall of varying intensity along the coastline and over some inland areas within the Greater Accra, Central and Western regions. This weather system will bring thunderstorm activity accompanied by occasional gusty winds, affecting Ada Foah, Prampram, Tema, Accra, Saltpond, Cape Coast, Takoradi and surrounding coastal communities during this period.
Instructions
Residents in coastal areas should seek shelter in sturdy structures, avoid beaches and open waters, and postpone marine activities until the storm passes. Secure loose objects that could be displaced by gusty winds, and stay away from trees, utility poles and flood-prone areas during thunderstorm activity. Those who must travel should exercise extreme caution, particularly on coastal roads where visibility may be significantly reduced.