CAP Alert · Actual

THUNDERSTORM WITH RAIN APPROACHING (NORTHERN GHANA

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 15 Jul 2026 07:37
  • Effective 15 Jul 2026 08:00
  • Onset 15 Jul 2026 08:30
  • Expires 15 Jul 2026 13:00
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RAINSTORM OVER NORTHERN GHANA

Area

Northern , Krachi East Municipal , Nkwanta South Municipal , Nkwanta North , North East Gonja , Northern East

Event description

A weak to moderate rainstorm sighted along the north of Togo and Ghana is anticipated to propagate westward to induce cloudiness and trigger thunderstorms with rain over parts of northern Ghana from this morning 8:30 am into the afternoon hours, 1:00pm.

Instructions

Residents and motorists in the affected regions are advised to stay alert to changing weather conditions throughout the day and avoid unnecessary travel during the peak hours of the rainstorm where possible. Motorists should reduce speed, keep headlights on, and exercise caution on flood-prone roads. Farmers and traders are encouraged to secure crops, goods, and temporary structures. The public is also urged to stay away from trees and weak structures during periods of strong wind, and to monitor official updates from the Ghana Meteorological Agency for further guidance as the storm progresses. For emergencies, please contact NADMO on 0302 964 884 or 0291 913 077, or dial the toll-free line 112.