Thunderstorms approaching upper regions

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Thunderstorms approaching upper regions

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Sun 29 Jun 2025 17:25
Effective: Sun 29 Jun 2025 18:00
Onset: Sun 29 Jun 2025 18:00
Expires: Sun 29 Jun 2025 23:00

Area

Upper East

Northern East

Upper West

Northern

Event Description

A rainstorm is observed over southeastern Burkina Faso and moving towards northern Ghana. The storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains with thunder and occasional windy conditions to the Upper East, Northeast, Upper West and Northern regions. Separate development of thunder and rain clouds have been seen ahead of the storm over Gwollu and surroundings. This is expected to produce thunderstorms within the Upper West before the arrival of the storm.

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