CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Alert: A Band of Thunder and Rain Clouds Approaching Northern Ghana

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 23 Jul 2026 02:17
  • Effective 23 Jul 2026 02:17
  • Onset 23 Jul 2026 01:55
  • Expires 23 Jul 2026 08:30
Severity
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Area

Upper East , Northern East , Northern , Upper West , Savannah

Event description

Series of thunder and rain-bearing clouds are approaching the eastern portions of the northern sector (Upper East, North East, Northern Region) from Benin and Togo. These thunder and rain-bearing clouds are expected to commence producing thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities over the east before drifting towards the west (Upper West and Savannah) from 1:55 am into the dawn and morning hours.

Instructions

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