Rain and Thunder over parts of Ghana

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Pockets of Rain and Thunder within the country

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Minor severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Minor

Certainty:

Observed

Time period

Issued Thu 03 Oct 2024 16:50
Effective: Thu 03 Oct 2024 17:00
Onset: Thu 03 Oct 2024 17:00
Expires: Thu 03 Oct 2024 21:00

Area

Suhum, Adeiso, Koforidua, Donkorkrom, Maame Krobo, Akwatia, Kumasi, Ejura, Konongo, Mampong

Dambai, Yeji, Salaga, Buipe

Gushegu, Tatale, Saboba, Yendi, Karaga

Event Description

Rain and thunder clouds have formed over parts of Ghana. These clouds will continue to produce thunder with varying intensities of rain and spread to affect more areas within the Northern, Volta, Oti, Savannah, Eastern and Ashanti regions.

Instructions

If you need to travel, drive cautiously. Roads may be slippery, and visibility could be reduced. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flooded areas. Even shallow water can be dangerous. If possible, stay indoors during the thunderstorm. Avoid using electrical appliances.