CAP Alert · Actual

Rainstorm Alert for the southwest

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 01 May 2025 18:07
  • Effective 01 May 2025 17:30
  • Onset 01 May 2025 17:30
  • Expires 01 May 2025 20:00
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Rainstorm Alert for the southwest

Area

Western , Ashanti , Western North , Ahafo , Bono

Event description

A rainstorm currently observed in the southwest is expected to persist and produce rainfall of varying intensity throughout the Ashanti, Western, and Central regions. This weather system is anticipated to expand its coverage to additional areas within these regions and spread to parts of the Western North, Ahafo, and Bono regions by this evening and continuing overnight. Residents should be prepared for occasional gusty conditions accompanying the rainfall across all affected regions.

Instructions

Residents in affected areas should secure loose objects around their properties and stay away from flood-prone areas. Travelers heading to these regions from other parts of Ghana are advised to postpone non-essential journeys until weather conditions improve. If travel is unavoidable, allow extra time for your journey, drive with caution on wet roads, keep headlights on for better visibility, and avoid crossing flooded roadways. Monitor local radio and emergency communications for ongoing weather updates throughout your travel and stay.