Rainstorm from Northern Nigeria and Benin
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
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Rainstorm from Northern Nigeria and Benin
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Possible
Time period
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Issued Wed 30 Aug 2023 10:00
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Effective: Wed 30 Aug 2023 11:00
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Onset: Wed 30 Aug 2023 11:00
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Expires: Wed 30 Aug 2023 20:00
Area
Upper East, Upper West, Northeast, Northern, Savannah, Oti, Bono East, Volta, Bono, Ahafo and Ashanti regions
Event Description
A moderate to heavy rainstorm is observed 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 late morning into the afternoon. Parts of the middle sector are also expected to be affected later in the afternoon
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 [+233279991440]
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