CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms over Northern Ghana

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 23 Jul 2026 10:12
  • Effective 23 Jul 2026 09:13
  • Onset 23 Jul 2026 09:13
  • Expires 23 Jul 2026 13:00
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Thunderstorms over Northern Ghana

Area

Oti , Northern , Savannah , Upper West , Northern East , Bono East , Bono

Event description

As indicated in the earlier forecasts issued, the band of rain-bearing clouds will continue to produce varying intensities of rain with thunder over northern, transition and middle sectors from this morning into the afternoon.

Instructions

Motorists should reduce speed, keep headlights on, and exercise caution on flood-prone roads. Farmers and traders are encouraged to secure crops, goods, and temporary structures. The public is also urged to stay away from trees and weak structures during periods of strong wind, and to monitor official updates from the Ghana Meteorological Agency for further guidance as the storm progresses. For emergencies, please contact NADMO on 0302 964 884 or 0291 913 077, or dial the toll-free line 112.