Moderate Rainstorm over Southern Ghana

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Rain and thunder over southern Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Observed

Time period

Issued Tue 08 Oct 2024 19:34
Effective: Tue 08 Oct 2024 19:40
Onset: Tue 08 Oct 2024 19:40
Expires: Tue 08 Oct 2024 22:30

Area

Accra, Madina, Amasaman, Adeiso, Koforidua, Asesewa, Maame Krobo, Nkawkaw, New Abirem, Bawjiase, Breman Asikuma, Winneba, Cape Coast, Jacobu, Kumasi, Asante Bekwai, Bibiani, Sefwi Akontombra, Enchi, Wassa Akropong, Bogoso, Prestea

Event Description

A moderate to heavy rainstorm observed over southern Ghana is expected to persist and spread to the west this evening into the night. The storm is anticipated to produce thunder with rain of varying intensity within the Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, Western, Ashanti and Western North regions.

Instructions

Avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. Stay indoors to protect yourself from heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds. Stay away from low-lying areas, and other flood-prone regions. Flash flooding can occur quickly. If you must travel, drive with caution. Roads may be slippery, and visibility can be reduced due to heavy rain. Avoid driving through flooded areas