CAP Alert · Actual

Thunderstorms approaching Northern Ghana

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 08 Jul 2026 17:40
  • Effective 08 Jul 2026 17:40
  • Onset 08 Jul 2026 18:00
  • Expires 08 Jul 2026 23:00
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Thunderstorms approaching Northern Ghana

Area

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

Event description

Thunderstorm activity has been observed approaching Ghana from the northeast. This system is expected to bring rain of varying intensity, accompanied by thunder and occasional windy conditions, to the Upper East, North East, Northern, and Oti regions. Later tonight, the conditions are forecast to extend into parts of the Savannah and Bono East regions before further spreading into the Upper West region.

Instructions

Residents and motorists in the affected regions are advised to stay alert to changing weather conditions. Motorists should reduce speed, keep headlights on, and exercise caution on flood-prone roads. The public is 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.