CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Warning: Thunderstorms approaching the coastal and middle sectors

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 03 Nov 2026 13:54
  • Effective 03 Nov 2026 13:54
  • Onset 03 Nov 2026 14:30
  • Expires 03 Nov 2026 18:00
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Thunderstorms approaching the coastal and middle sectors

Area

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

Event description

A band of moderate rain-bearing clouds has been observed over the Gulf of Guinea, moving towards the coastline. This system is expected to increase cloudiness and produce thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall of varying intensities along the coastal areas. It is also likely to trigger the development of rain-bearing clouds and thunderstorms over the inland and forest zones. Rainfall activity is expected to commence between 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Instructions

Avoid taking shelter under trees and weak structures. Motorists should reduce speed, use headlights, and avoid crossing flooded roads or low-lying bridges. 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.