CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Warning: A Moderate to Heavy Rainstorm over the Northern Sector

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Severe
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 11 Aug 2026 19:26
  • Effective 11 Aug 2026 19:26
  • Onset 11 Aug 2026 19:30
  • Expires 12 Aug 2026 02:30
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Rainstorm over the Northern Sector

Area

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

Event description

A moderate to heavy rainstorm observed at the border of Ghana and Togo is expected to propagate and affect the northeastern portions of Ghana before drifting to the west. Thunderstorms of varying intensities will be experienced over the Upper East, North East and Northern regions within the next hour, whereas Upper West and the Savannah regions will be affected later into the night. Gusty winds are expected to accompany the rainstorm.

Instructions

Residents in these regions are advised to take necessary precautions, including seeking shelter indoors during periods of heavy rain and lightning, avoiding open fields and standing under isolated trees, and unplugging electrical appliances where possible to prevent damage from lightning strikes. Motorists should exercise caution on the roads due to poor visibility and slippery conditions. 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