THUNDERSTORM ALERT: Heavy Rains and Thunder Strike Northern Ghana
THUNDERSTORM ALERT: Heavy Rains and Thunder Strike Northern Ghana
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Issued Wed 03 Sep 2025 09:44
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Effective: Wed 03 Sep 2025 09:45
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Onset: Wed 03 Sep 2025 09:45
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Expires: Wed 03 Sep 2025 14:30
Upper East
Northern East
Northern
Savannah
Upper West
Intense thunderstorms are currently affecting multiple regions across northern Ghana, bringing thunder and rainfall of varying intensity to the Upper East, Northeast, Northern, Upper West, and Savannah regions. The weather system began impacting the area this morning and is forecast to expand its coverage throughout these regions, continuing into the early afternoon hours. Major population centers including Bawku, Bolgatanga, Tamale, Walewale, Gushiegu, Damongo, Larabanga, Tumu, Nandom, Lawra, Wa, and surrounding communities are expected to experience these weather conditions. The storms pose risks of localised flooding, reduced visibility, and potential disruption to daily activities and transportation networks.