CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms over coastal Ghana and parts of the north

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 17 Jun 2026 08:23
  • Effective 17 Jun 2026 08:22
  • Onset 17 Jun 2026 09:00
  • Expires 17 Jun 2026 14:00
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Thunderstorms over coastal Ghana and parts of the north

Area

Volta , Greater Accra , Eastern , Upper East , Northern East , Upper West , Northern , Savannah

Event description

Rain and thunder bearing clouds have been observed over the southeastern and northeastern borders of the country. These clouds are expected to bring cloudiness with rain of varying intensity within the Volta, Eastern, Greater Accra, Upper East and Northeast regions this morning. The conditions are expected to spread to parts of the Upper West, Savannah and Northern regions later this morning into the afternoon.

Instructions

Residents in the affected regions are advised to take precautionary measures ahead of the approaching rains. Avoid outdoor activities during heavy downpours, and stay clear of flooded roads and waterways. Kindly stay updated through official weather bulletins and alerts from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet)