CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms Alert for Oti and Volta regions

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 02 May 2025 09:22
  • Effective 02 May 2025 09:15
  • Onset 02 May 2025 09:15
  • Expires 02 May 2025 12:15
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Thunderstorms Alert for Oti and Volta regions

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.