Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Developing over Northern Ghana
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Developing over Northern Ghana
Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Yellow severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Moderate
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
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Issued Sun 07 Sep 2025 16:14
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Effective: Sun 07 Sep 2025 16:15
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Onset: Sun 07 Sep 2025 16:15
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Expires: Sun 07 Sep 2025 20:00
Area
Northern Sector
Event Description
Pockets of rain and thunder clouds observed within the northern sector are expected to expand and spread to more areas within the northern sector. Bawku, Binduri, Tempane, Bunkpurugu, Nakpanduri, Zebilla, Bongo, Soe, Paga, Pina, Tumu, Jirapa, Jeffisi, Han, Lawra, Hamile, Nadowli, Saboba, Kpatinga and surroundings are expected to exoerience rain of varying intensity with thunder this evening.
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