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Rain in Greater Accra region

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Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 20 May 2025 17:58
  • Effective 20 May 2025 18:00
  • Onset 20 May 2025 18:00
  • Expires 20 May 2025 22:00
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Rain in Greater Accra region

Area

Greater Accra

Event description

A moderate rainstorm currently over Togo's coast is moving westward and will bring varying intensities of rainfall to the Greater Accra region this evening. Ada Foah, Big Ada, Ada Kasseh, Sege, Anyaman and surrounding areas will be affected between 6:00-8:00 PM (18:00-20:00 UTC). Prampram, Tema, Dawhenya, Afienya and surrounding areas will experience rainfall from approximately 6:30-8:00 PM (18:30-20:00 UTC). Madina, Oyarifa, Teshie, Accra, Taifa, Medie, Adjen Kotoku, Pokuase, Amasaman and nearby communities will see these weather conditions between 7:00-9:00 PM (19:00-21:00 UTC). After arrival of the storm, the rain is likely to occur in varying intensity into the night.

Instructions

If at home during the storm, stay indoors away from windows, avoid using electrical appliances during lightning, and monitor weather updates via radio or the website of Ghana Meteorological Agency (www.meteo.gov.gh). Those traveling should postpone non-essential journeys; if driving is absolutely necessary, reduce speed significantly, use headlights even during daylight, and never attempt to cross flooded roadways. Prepare for possible localized flooding and keep emergency contact numbers readily available.