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Coastal Rainstorm Alert: Eastern to Western Coastline

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Severe
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 02 May 2025 14:57
  • Effective 02 May 2025 15:00
  • Onset 02 May 2025 15:00
  • Expires 02 May 2025 19:00
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Coastal Rainstorm Alert: Eastern to Western Coastline

Area

Greater Accra , Central , Western , Volta

Event description

A rainstorm is approaching Ghana from the coast of Togo and Benin, with the majority of the system expected to track over the ocean. However, coastal areas of Ghana will be affected as the storm moves westward. Communities within the Volta and Greater Accra regions will experience the weather system first, before it drifts to affect the Central and Western regions. Rainfall of varying intensity accompanied by thunder and gusty winds are anticipated throughout these coastal areas during the storm's passage.

Instructions

Residents and visitors in coastal communities should avoid beaches and stay indoors during periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity. Fishermen and other maritime workers should consider postponing sea activities until the storm passes. Travelers moving between affected regions should exercise caution on coastal highways where visibility may be reduced and road conditions may deteriorate.