CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms Expected over Northern and Savannah regions

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 11 Oct 2024 11:51
  • Effective 11 Oct 2024 12:00
  • Onset 11 Oct 2024 12:00
  • Expires 11 Oct 2024 16:00
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Rain and thunder anticipated within the transition and northern sectors

Area

Tamale, Savelugu, Larabanga, Daboya, Damongo, Bole, Sawla, Bamboi, Ejura, Nkoranza, Techiman, Wenchi, Sunyani, Yeji, Kpalbe, Salaga

Event description

A band of rain and thunder clouds observed within the transition and northern sectors are expected to spread to more areas within the sectors. Moderate to heavy rains areanticipated within the Northern, Savannah, Bono East and Ahafo regions.

Instructions

Avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. Stay indoors to protect yourself from heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds. Stay away from low-lying areas, riverbanks, and other flood-prone regions. Flash flooding can occur quickly. If you must travel, drive with caution. Roads may be slippery, and visibility can be reduced due to heavy rain. Avoid driving through flooded areas.