CAP Alert · Actual

Rainstorm Expected over Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 12 Sep 2023 09:45
  • Effective 12 Sep 2023 09:45
  • Onset 12 Sep 2023 09:45
  • Expires 12 Sep 2023 18:00
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Rainstorm Expected over Ghana

Area

Ghana

Event description

A moderate to heavy rainstorm is expected to form over the northern border of Nigeria and Benin. The storm is expected to propagate to the west to affect the transition and northern parts of Ghana with moderate to heavy rain and thunder from afternoon into the evening. Parts of the Southern sector are also expected to be affected

Instructions

Have a household emergency plan, including your pets and animals. Have at least two alternative evacuation routes and meeting places. To report a fire hazard visit https://ghanafireservice.com/hazards or contact NADMO on phone +233302982531. Occasional cloud-to-ground lightning is anticipated with this storm. Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Ensure runoff waters can access gutters by clearing waterways of debris. Continue listening to local media as updates will be provided if conditions change significantly. If you require additional information on the weather conditions please contact [Ghana Meteorological Agency] at [+233303965563] Persons should not be out on the roads during heavy rainfall. If you must be outside, use extreme caution. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. People living in flood-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions