CAP Alert · Actual

THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN OVER NORTHERN, TRANSITION AND MIDDLE SECTORS

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 13 Oct 2026 17:59
  • Effective 13 Oct 2026 18:00
  • Onset 13 Oct 2026 18:00
  • Expires 13 Oct 2026 22:00
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THUNDERSTORMS WITH RAIN OVER NORTHERN, TRANSITION AND MIDDLE SECTORS

Area

Northern and Forest Areas

Event description

A rainstorm currently observed over the eastern portions of the middle, transition and northern sectors is expected to move westwards, spreading to affect more areas later tonight. Places currently being affected include Kete Krachi, Banda, Salaga, Tamale, Nakpanduri, Ekoso, Kumasi and Koforidua. The system is expected to extend to other areas, including Techiman, Kintampo, Damongo, Buipe, Sunyani, Duayaw Nkwanta and Funsi, among others, later tonight.

Instructions

Avoid taking shelter under trees and weak structures. Motorists should reduce speed, use headlights, and avoid crossing flooded roads or low-lying bridges. Those in flood-prone or riverside communities, particularly near Dambai and along the Oti River, should stay alert for further updates. Stay updated with official information from the Ghana Meteorological Agency. In an emergency, contact NADMO on 0302 964 884 / 0291 913 077or dial 112.