This alert updates the previously published alerts below:

CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Warning: Thunderstorms and rain over parts of Southern Ghana

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Severe severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Severe
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 26 May 2026 14:25
  • Effective 26 May 2026 14:25
  • Expires 26 May 2026 21:00
Severity
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

Thunderstorms and rain over parts of Southern Ghana

Area

Volta , Eastern , Greater Accra , Ashanti , Central , Western , Western North

Event description

A moderate rainstorm has engulfed southern Ghana and is expected to continue producing thunderstorms of varying intensities 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.