Rain and Thunder over the forest zone

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Rain and Thunder within the Volta, Eastern and Ashanti Regions

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Observed

Time period

Issued Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:16
Effective: Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:30
Onset: Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:30
Expires: Fri 04 Oct 2024 21:00

Area

Ho, Kpetoe, Adaklu Waya

Akim Swedru, Akwatia, Kibi, Kade, Bisease, Akim Oda,

Konongo, Ejisu, Kumasi, Toase, Tepa

Event Description

A band of convective clouds over the forest zone of Ghana is expected to continue producing rain and thunder within the forest zones. The clouds are anticipated to spread to cover more areas within the Volta, Eastern, Ashanti and Western North regions thos evening.

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, riverbanks, 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