Localised thunderstorms within the forest zone

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Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Localised thunderstorms within the forest zone

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Fri 20 Jun 2025 17:48
Effective: Fri 20 Jun 2025 18:00
Onset: Fri 20 Jun 2025 18:00
Expires: Fri 20 Jun 2025 21:00

Area

Volta Eastern Central Western Ashanti

Event Description

Low clouds building up within the Volta, Eastern, Central, Western and Ashanti regions are expected to develop further and produce rain of varying intensity within these regions this evening. Ho, Adidome, Mafi Kumase, Koforidua, Ofoase, Nsuaem, Assin Praso, Wassa Akropong, Prestea, Asankrangua, New Edubiase, Adanse Asokwa and surrounding areas are expected to experience rain of varying intensity. Slight to moderate rains are expected over few areas within the Greater Accra region (Dodowa, Medie).

Instructions

Residents in the affected areas should avoid outdoor activities. During the thunderstorm, stay indoors and away from windows, unplug electrical appliances to prevent damage from lightning strikes, and avoid using corded phones or electrical devices connected to outlets. If caught outdoors, seek substantial shelter immediately and never take refuge under trees during lightning activity. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway