CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms and Rain

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 10 Sep 2024 18:11
  • Effective 10 Sep 2024 18:30
  • Onset 10 Sep 2024 18:30
  • Expires 10 Sep 2024 23:50
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Rainstorm Expected over Ghana

Area

Northern Sector, Transition Belt and Forest Belt.

Event description

An observed rainstorm has engulfed the eastern portions of Ghana and it is anticipated to move westwards to affect the western portions of the country whiles producing moderate to heavy thunderstorms or rain. The storm is expected to induce cloudiness over southern Ghana with slight to moderate rains occurring over parts of the coast and the forest belt.

Instructions

Flash floods are likely to locally affect some areas along the volta lake. Moderate to strong winds are likely to affect some areas in the north and transition belt therefore the general public is advised to stay away from weak structures.