Weather Alert for Northern Ghana

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Weather Alert for Northern Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Yellow severity

Language:

Category:

Met

Urgency:

Immediate

Severity:

Moderate

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Fri 22 Aug 2025 17:46
Effective: Fri 22 Aug 2025 10:00
Onset: Fri 22 Aug 2025 10:00
Expires: Fri 22 Aug 2025 14:00

Area

Upper West

Upper East

Northern East

Event Description

Rain and thunder clouds have engulfed the Upper West region of the country this morning. Wa, Nadowli, Kaleo and surroundings are experiencing rain of varying intensity. This is expected to spread to more areas within the region this morning. A separate rainstorm has also been observed over northern Benin approaching Ghana. This storm is expected to continue its movement to the west to affect parts of the northern sector particularly within the Upper East and Northeast regions. Rain of varying intensity is expected within these regions later this morning into the afternoon.

Instructions

Residents in this region should avoid outdoor activities in the evening. 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. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway