CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms Over Northern Half of Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 19 Aug 2024 22:30
  • Effective 19 Aug 2024 22:30
  • Onset 19 Aug 2024 22:40
  • Expires 20 Aug 2024 03:00
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Thunderstorm over parts of the Northern Sector

Response

Execute

Area

Upper East, Upper West, North East, Savannah, Northern, Oti, Bono East, Bono, Ahafo regions.

Event description

Series of thunder and rain bearing clouds have formed Mali extending into Burkina Faso and Northern Ghana. These clouds are expected to produce moderate to heavy thunderstorms or rain accompanied by moderate strong winds. The public is advised to stay indoors and avoiding moving in flood waters.

Instructions

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.