Coastal Weather Alert: Rainstorm Sweeps Inland from Ghana's Coast

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Coastal Weather Alert: Rainstorm Sweeps Inland from Ghana's Coast

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Sun 18 May 2025 13:59
Effective: Sun 18 May 2025 14:00
Onset: Sun 18 May 2025 14:00
Expires: Sun 18 May 2025 17:00

Area

Greater Accra

Volta

Eastern

Event Description

A moderate rainstorm currently over Ghana's coastline is gradually moving inland, developing into convective clouds that will bring varying rainfall intensity this afternoon. The system will first affect Aflao, Denu, Keta, Akatsi, Anloga, Ada, Sege, Akropong, Somanya, and Odumase before continuing to Tema, Accra, Madina, Koforidua and surrounding areas.

Instructions

Reduce driving speed and avoid crossing flooded roads or bridges. Consider delaying non-essential travel or outdoor activities.