Thunderstorms approaching Greater Accra region
Alert Severity:
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Thunderstorms approaching Southern Ghana
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Thu 26 Jun 2025 16:56
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Effective: Thu 26 Jun 2025 18:00
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Onset: Thu 26 Jun 2025 18:00
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Expires: Thu 26 Jun 2025 22:00
Area
Greater Accra
Event Description
A rainstorn has elgulfed the southeastern portion of Ghana with bulk of the storm tracking over the Volta and Eastern regions. The storm is however expected to induce cloudiness over Greater Accra with rain of varying intensity and occasional thunder this evening.
Instructions
Residents in this region should avoid outdoor activities in the evening. During the thunderstorm, stay indoors and away from windows, unplug electrical appliances to prevent damage from lightning strikes, and avoid using corded phones or electrical devices connected to outlets. If caught outdoors, seek substantial shelter immediately. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway