Moderate Rainstorm approaching northeastern Ghana

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Moderate Rainstorm approaching northeastern Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Mon 09 Jun 2025 10:15
Effective: Mon 09 Jun 2025 10:30
Onset: Mon 09 Jun 2025 10:30
Expires: Mon 09 Jun 2025 13:00

Area

Northern

Northern East

Event Description

A moderate rainstorm over the border of Ghana and Togo is expected to move westwards into the northeastern portion of Ghana. The storm is anticipated to produce rain of varying intensity with thunder within the northern and northeast regions. Gushiegu, Zabzugu, Tatale, Chereponi, Karaga, Tampion, Tamale and surroundings are expected to be affected during from this morning into the early hours of the afternoon.

Instructions

Residents in the affected areas should avoid outdoor activities and secure loose items. 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