Thunderstorms Alert for Oti and Volta regions

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Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Thunderstorms Alert for Oti and Volta regions

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Observed

Time period

Issued Fri 02 May 2025 09:22
Effective: Fri 02 May 2025 09:15
Onset: Fri 02 May 2025 09:15
Expires: Fri 02 May 2025 12:15

Area

Oti

Volta

Event Description

A rainstorm has been observed at the Ghana-Togo border and is expected to drift westward into the Volta and Oti regions this morning. This weather system will produce rainfall of varying intensity accompanied by thunder and occasional windy conditions throughout the area. Communities including Ahamasu, Addo Nkwanta, Poase Cement, Kadjebi, Worawora, Kete Krachi, Hohoe, Kpando and surrounding towns are expected to experience these weather conditions in the coming hours.

Instructions

Residents in these areas should remain indoors during periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity. Travelers to the Volta and Oti regions should consider postponing journeys until weather conditions improve or exercise extreme caution if travel is necessary.