CAP Alert · Actual

Moderate rain expected over southern Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 14 Mar 2024 17:07
  • Effective 14 Mar 2024 17:30
  • Onset 14 Mar 2024 17:30
  • Expires 14 Mar 2024 21:00
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Moderate Rain and Thunder expected over southern Ghana

Area

Bono East , Oti , Bono , Ahafo , Ashanti , Eastern , Volta , Western North , Greater Accra

Event description

A moderate rain and thunder cloud observed over the east of the country is expected to intensify and move westwards to affect most parts of the country. A separate rain and thunder cloud observed over gulf is expected to move inland to affect parts of coastal Ghana with moderate rain and thunder. Strong winds will be accompanying the rain paricularly within the middle and transition zones.

Instructions

Have a household emergency plan, including your pets and animals. Have at least two alternative evacuation routes and meeting places. To report a fire hazard visit https://ghanafireservice.com/hazards or contact NADMO on phone +233302982531. Occasional cloud-to-ground lightning is anticipated with this storm. Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Ensure runoff waters can access gutters by clearing waterways of debris. Continue listening to local media as updates will be provided if conditions change significantly. If you require additional information on the weather conditions please contact [Ghana Meteorological Agency] at [+233279991440] Persons should not be out on the roads during heavy rainfall. If you must be outside, use extreme caution. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. People living in flood-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions.