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Weather Alert: Thunderstorms approaching Greater Accra

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Severe
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 07 Oct 2025 13:38
  • Effective 07 Oct 2025 13:40
  • Onset 07 Oct 2025 13:30
  • Expires 07 Oct 2025 17:00
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Weather Alert: Thunderstorms approaching Northern sector

Area

Greater Accra

Event description

A moderate to heavy rain bearing cloud observed within the eastern region is expected to drift southwestwards into Greater Accra. This is expected to bring rain of varying intensity to the Greater Accra region this afternoon.

Instructions

Residents in these regions 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. Drivers should exercise extreme caution by reducing speed, using headlights for visibility, and avoiding flooded sections of roadway