Rains over coastal Ghana

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Rain/Wet Spell

Rains over coastal Ghana

Expired: Rain/Wet Spell

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Fri 20 Jun 2025 21:45
Effective: Fri 20 Jun 2025 22:00
Onset: Fri 20 Jun 2025 22:00
Expires: Sat 21 Jun 2025 02:00

Area

Volta

Greater Accra

Central

Event Description

A moderate rain bearing cloud currently over the coast of the Volta region and drifting westward is expected to produce rain along the coast this evening. Varying intensity of rainfall is anticipated within the Volta, Greater Accra and parts of the Central region tonight.

Instructions

Residents in the affected areas should avoid outdoor activities. 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