Rain and Thunder over Coastal Ghana

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Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Rain and Thunder over Coastal Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Mon 02 Jun 2025 08:04
Effective: Mon 02 Jun 2025 08:30
Onset: Mon 02 Jun 2025 08:30
Expires: Mon 02 Jun 2025 15:00

Area

Southern Ghana

Event Description

A rainstorm currently positioned over the southeastern border of Ghana and Togo is moving westward and will bring scattered weather impacts across coastal Ghana today. The storm will initially create cloudy conditions along the coast this morning, accompanied by rain of varying intensity and occasional thunder, with similar conditions expected in parts of the forest areas extending into the afternoon. The weather system will first affect the Volta and Eastern regions before progressing to the Greater Accra and Central regions later this morning, and then move on to impact the Ashanti, Western, and Western North regions early in the afternoon.

Instructions

Residents in the affected areas should complete 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.