Thunderstorms within the Upper West region
Alert Severity:
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Severe
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Thunderstorms within the Upper West region
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Orange severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Mon 16 Jun 2025 13:32
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Effective: Mon 16 Jun 2025 13:30
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Onset: Mon 16 Jun 2025 13:30
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Expires: Mon 16 Jun 2025 17:00
Area
Tumu Nandom Lawra Nadwoli
Event Description
A moderate to heavy rain and thunder cloud has engulfed parts of the upper west region. This cloud is expected to perist, produce rain of varying intensity and spread to more areas within the region. Tumu, Bugubelle, Issa, Nadowli, Nandom, Lawra, Hamile, Han and srroundings are expected to experience moderate to heavy rains this afternoon.
Instructions
Residents in the affected areas should avoid outdoor activities. During the thunderstorm, stay indoors and away from windows, unplug electrical appliances to prevent damage from lightning strikes, and avoid using corded phones or electrical devices connected to outlets. If caught outdoors, seek substantial shelter immediately and never take refuge under trees during lightning activity. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway