CAP Alert · Actual

Rain and Thunder over the forest zone

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 04 Oct 2024 16:16
  • Effective 04 Oct 2024 16:30
  • Onset 04 Oct 2024 16:30
  • Expires 04 Oct 2024 21:00
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Rain and Thunder within the Volta, Eastern and Ashanti Regions

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