Rainstorm Within Eastern, Central and Ashanti Regions

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Rainstorm Approaching Volta Region

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Tue 29 Apr 2025 17:35
Effective: Tue 29 Apr 2025 17:30
Onset: Tue 29 Apr 2025 17:30
Expires: Tue 29 Apr 2025 21:00

Area

Eastern

Central

Obuasi, New Edubiase

Event Description

A significant rainstorm has been observed affecting the Eastern, Central, and Ashanti regions of Ghana, while another system is approaching the eastern portion of Ghana's marine space and moving westward. The inland storm is expected to intensify and spread to additional areas including Koforidua, Adeiso, Hemang, Berekum, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Akwatia, Akim Swedru, Asesewa, Nsuaem, Obuasi, New Edubiase and surrounding settlements, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, thunder activity, and strong gusty winds

Instructions

Stay indoors during heavy rainfall and thunderstorms Secure loose objects outside your home that could be blown away Avoid open fields, hilltops, and tall isolated trees during thunderstorms Unplug sensitive electronic equipment if possible Drive with caution on wet roads and and avoid driving through flooded areas Monitor local radio and weather updates for developing conditions