Flash flooding within the eastern region

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Flash flooding is expected within the eastern region

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Orange severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Severe

Certainty:

Observed

Time period

Issued Sat 19 Oct 2024 19:00
Effective: Sat 19 Oct 2024 19:00
Onset: Sat 19 Oct 2024 20:00
Expires: Sat 19 Oct 2024 23:00

Area

Lower Manya

Upper Manya

Koforidua

Suhum

Event Description

Th current rains being experienced within the eastern region is expected to lead to cases of flash flooding within the region.

Instructions

Get a shelter to prevent exposure to lightning, thunder and heavy rains. Avoid going out unless completely necessary. If you must go out, drive with caution. Avoid low lying areas as flash flooding can occur quickly.