This alert updates the previously published alerts below:

CAP Alert · Actual

THUNDERSTORM WITH RAIN FOR NORTHERN GHANA (UPDATE)

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 15 Jul 2026 13:07
  • Effective 15 Jul 2026 13:07
  • Onset 15 Jul 2026 14:00
  • Expires 15 Jul 2026 18:00
Severity
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

THUNDERSTORM WITH RAIN FOR NORTHERN GHANA (UPDATE)

Area

Upper West , Sawla-Tuna-Kalba , North Gonja , West Gonja , Upper East , Northern East

Event description

As mentioned in the alert issued early on, the rainstorm is currently producing thunderstorms with slight to moderate rainfall amidst cloudy conditions over the eastern parts portions of the northern sector. The rainstorm is expected to propagate and affect the western portions of the north from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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.