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Thunderstorm Alert: Northern Ghana to Experience Moderate to Heavy Rain This Evening

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Severe
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 06 Jul 2025 14:46
  • Effective 06 Jul 2025 14:40
  • Onset 06 Jul 2025 16:30
  • Expires 06 Jul 2025 22:00
Severity
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Thunderstorm Alert: Northern Ghana to Experience Moderate to Heavy Rain This Evening

Area

Upper East , Northeast , Northern , Upper West , Savannah

Event description

A moderate to heavy thunderstorm system moving westward from northern Benin is expected to impact northern Ghana this evening. The storm will bring varying intensities of rainfall, accompanied by thunder and strong winds to the Upper East, Northeast, and Northern regions between 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM today. The Upper West and Savannah regions should prepare for similar weather conditions following the initial impact areas.

Instructions

Residents in this region should avoid outdoor activities in the evening. During the thunderstorm, stay indoors and away from windows, unplug electrical appliances to prevent damage from lightning strikes, and avoid using corded phones or electrical devices connected to outlets. If caught outdoors, seek substantial shelter immediately. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway