Weather Alert: Thunderstorms approaching Transition and Northern sectors

Alert Severity:

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Weather Alert: Thunderstorms approaching Transition and Northern sectors

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Orange severity

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Category:

Met

Urgency:

Expected

Severity:

Severe

Certainty:

Likely

Time period

Issued Mon 15 Sep 2025 12:54
Effective: Mon 15 Sep 2025 13:00
Onset: Mon 15 Sep 2025 13:00
Expires: Mon 15 Sep 2025 19:00

Area

Northern and Transition zones

Event Description

A moderate rainstorm has engulfed the Oti and parts of the Bono East, Savannah and Northern regions. Yendi, Bimbillahsity. The storm is expected to spread to more areas within these regions is afternoon. Atebubu, Kintampo, Tamale, Savelugu, Buipe, Larabanga, Gushiegu, Karaga and environs are expected to be affected within the next 2 hours. The western side of the Savannah region and parts of the Upper West abd Bono regions are also expected to be affected by similar conditions between 2 PM and 6 PM.

Instructions

Residents in these regions should avoid outdoor activities this 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