CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Warning: Thunderstorms Observed over Northern Ghana

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 03 Nov 2026 15:41
  • Effective 03 Nov 2026 15:41
  • Expires 03 Nov 2026 19:00
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Weather Warning: Thunderstorms Observed over Northern Ghana

Area

Upper West , Upper East , Northern East , Northern , Sawla-Tuna-Kalba , North Gonja

Event description

Localised thunder and rain bearing clouds observed over Northern Ghana have developed separately from the systems over the south. The clouds are currently inducing cloudy conditions over portions of the Northern sector with possibility of producing thunderstorms with rain of varying intensities over parts of the Northern half of the country this afternoon and into the evening.

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