Rainstorm Across the Middle Sector
Alert Severity:
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Severe
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Rainstorm Across the Middle Sector
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Orange severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Observed
Time period
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Issued Fri 09 May 2025 17:25
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Effective: Fri 09 May 2025 17:30
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Onset: Fri 09 May 2025 17:30
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Expires: Fri 09 May 2025 21:00
Area
Middle Sector
Event Description
A severe rainstorm system is currently affecting the middle sector of Ghana, with significant rainfall and thunderstorm activity already reported across the Eastern, Ashanti, Oti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North, and Bono East regions. This weather system is expected to intensify and expand throughout these regions in the coming hours, bringing continued moderate to heavy precipitation and thundery activities.
Instructions
All residents in the affected regions should immediately secure loose objects around homes and businesses that could be displaced by strong winds, avoid crossing flooded roads or waterways, and seek shelter in sturdy buildings away from windows and electrical appliances. Those in flood-prone areas should be prepared to move to higher ground if necessary. Please stay tuned to Ghana Meteorological Agency updates through radio, television, or official social media channels for the latest information on this developing weather situation.