CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Warning: Rainstorm over parts of Southern Ghana

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Severe
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 26 May 2026 13:55
  • Effective 26 May 2026 13:55
  • Onset 26 May 2026 14:55
  • Expires 26 May 2026 19:00
Severity
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Thunderstorms and rain over parts of southern Ghana

Area

Volta , Parts of Southern Ghana , Eastern , Central

Event description

A moderate rainstorm has propagated into the eastern parts of Ghana and it is expected to produce varying intensities of thunderstorms and rain from this afternoon into the evening.

Instructions

1. Localised flash floods are expected for low-lying areas. 2. Motorists and pedestrain are advised to refrain from moving through flood waters. 3. Motorists are cautioned to drive within required speed limits and use fog lights when visibility is poor. 4. Strong winds are likely to break weak structures so do not seek shelter under them.