CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms over Western Ashanti

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 19 Oct 2024 18:42
  • Effective 19 Oct 2024 18:45
  • Onset 19 Oct 2024 18:45
  • Expires 19 Oct 2024 20:45
Severity
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Localised rain and thunder expected over western ashanti

Area

Mankranso , Tepa , Atwima Mponua

Event description

Thunderstorms currently being experienced within the western parts of the Ashanti are expected to persist for the next few hours. Localised cases of flash flooding is anticipated.

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.