CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms expected within the Northern and Savannah regions

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 09 Oct 2024 14:38
  • Effective 09 Oct 2024 14:45
  • Onset 09 Oct 2024 15:00
  • Expires 09 Oct 2024 20:00
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Moderate to heavy rains expected within the northern and savannah regions

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