Rainstorm Expected over parts of Upper West
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Rain and thunder over northern parts of upper west region
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Future
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:15
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Effective: Fri 04 Oct 2024 11:20
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Onset: Fri 04 Oct 2024 12:00
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Expires: Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:00
Area
Pina, Tumu, Gwolu, Hamoro, Hamile, Nadom, Lambussie
Event Description
A moderate to heavy rainstorm over the northeastern Ghana is expected to move to the west to produce rain of varying intensity over the northern parts of the Upper Region this afternoon.
Instructions
Avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. Stay indoors to protect yourself from heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds. Stay away from low-lying areas, riverbanks, and other flood-prone regions. Flash flooding can occur quickly. If you must travel, drive with caution. Roads may be slippery, and visibility can be reduced due to heavy rain. Avoid driving through flooded areas.