CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Warning: Thunder and Rain-Bearing Clouds Engulfing the Eastern Border of Ghana

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Severe
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 21 Sep 2026 16:29
  • Effective 21 Sep 2026 16:29
  • Onset 21 Sep 2026 16:35
  • Expires 21 Sep 2026 23:55
Severity
Extreme
Severe
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Weather Warning: Thunder and Rain-Bearing Clouds Engulfing the Eastern Border of Ghana

Area

Upper East , Northern East , Upper West , Northern , Oti , Bono East , Savannah , Eastern , Ashanti , Volta , Bono , Ahafo , Western North

Event description

Localised develoments of thunder and rain-bearing clouds have developed along the eastern border of Ghana. These clouds are anticipated to intensify, expand and produce moderate to heavy thunderstorms with rain over Oti, Bono East, Bono, Northern, North East, Upper East, Volta, Eastern, Ashanti, Western North, Savannah and Upper West regions from 4:35 pm into the night hours. Gusty winds are likely to affect some areas.

Instructions

Avoid taking shelter under trees and weak structures. Motorists should reduce speed, use headlights, and avoid crossing flooded roads or low-lying bridges. Farmers, market traders, and outdoor workers should secure loose materials, produce, and equipment ahead of time. Those in flood-prone or riverside communities, particularly near Dambai and along the Oti River, should stay alert for further updates. Stay updated with official information from the Ghana Meteorological Agency. In an emergency, contact NADMO on 0302 964 884 / 0291 913 077or dial 112.