Thunderstorms expected within the Northern and Savannah regions
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Moderate to heavy rains expected within the northern and savannah regions
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Wed 09 Oct 2024 14:38
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Effective: Wed 09 Oct 2024 14:45
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Onset: Wed 09 Oct 2024 15:00
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Expires: Wed 09 Oct 2024 20:00
Area
Tatale, Zabzugu, Yendi, Bimbila, Chamba, Wulensi, Tamale, Savelugu, Gushegu, Saboba
Salaga, Buipe, Yapei, Daboya, Kpalbe, Damongo
Event Description
A moderate to heavy rainstorm observed over the border of Ghana and Togo is expected to move to the west to produce moderate to heavy rains with thunder and gusty winds within the northern and savannah region.
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