Thunderstorms approaching Southern Ghana

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

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Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Thunderstorms approaching Southern Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Orange severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Severe

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Thu 26 Jun 2025 14:24
Effective: Thu 26 Jun 2025 15:00
Onset: Thu 26 Jun 2025 16:00
Expires: Thu 26 Jun 2025 22:00

Area

Volta

Oti

Eastern

Event Description

A rainstorm has been observed over the coast of Benin and Togo. This storm is expected to move westwards into Ghana later this afternoon into the evening. Areas within the Volta, Eastern and Oti regions are expected to experience moderate to heavy rains with thunder and occasional gusty winds. Ahead of the storm, there are cloudy conditions in these regions which are likely to produce slight to moderate rain before the arrival of the storm.

Instructions

Residents in the affected areas should avoid outdoor activities. 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 and never take refuge under trees during lightning activity. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway