CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms within Ashanti region

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 26 Jan 2025 16:00
  • Effective 26 Jan 2025 16:20
  • Onset 26 Jan 2025 16:30
  • Expires 26 Jan 2025 20:00
Severity
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Rain and Thunder Expected over the Southwest

Area

Konongo Ejisu Juaben Kumasi

Event description

A band of rain and thunder cloud observed within the Ashanti region is expected to develop further to produce rain of varying intensity within the region. Strong winds, thunder and lightning are expected to accompany the rains.

Instructions

Get a shelter. Turn off electrical appliances during thunder strikes and lightning flashes. Avoid low lying areas. Drive with caution as roads may be slippery and visibility may be reduced. Follow Ghana Meteorological Agency for further updates.