CAP Alert · Actual

Moderate Rainstorm Warning for Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah Regions

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 03 Jul 2026 09:17
  • Effective 03 Jul 2026 09:20
  • Onset 03 Jul 2026 10:00
  • Expires 03 Jul 2026 15:00
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Moderate Rainstorm Warning for Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah Regions

Area

Upper East , Northern East , Northern , Savannah , Upper West

Event description

A moderate rainstorm currently tracking in from Northern Benin is expected to move into Ghana's northeastern sector during the morning hours, bringing rainfall of varying intensity to the Upper East, North East and Northern regions. The system is forecast to affect the eastern part of the sector between 10:00am and 1:00pm, before drifting westward through the afternoon to reach the Upper West and Savannah regions between 11:30am and 3:00pm. Residents in these areas should expect periods of moderate to heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds, and reduced visibility.

Instructions

Residents and motorists in the affected regions are advised to stay alert to changing weather conditions throughout the day and to avoid unnecessary travel during the peak hours of the storm where possible. Motorists should reduce speed, keep headlights on, and exercise caution on flood-prone roads. Farmers and traders are encouraged to secure crops, goods, and temporary structures. The public is urged to stay away from trees and weak structures during periods of strong wind, and to monitor official updates from the Ghana Meteorological Agency for further guidance as the storm progresses. For emergencies, please contact NADMO on 0302 964 884 or 0291 913 077, or dial the toll-free line 112.