CAP Alert · Actual

Weather Warning Update: A Moderate to Heavy Rainstorm over the Northern Sector

Expired: Thunderstorms/Squall lines
Moderate severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Moderate
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 12 Aug 2026 06:18
  • Effective 12 Aug 2026 06:18
  • Expires 12 Aug 2026 10:30
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Weather Warning Update: A Moderate to Heavy Rainstorm over the Northern Sector

Area

Upper West , Savannah , Bono , Bono East

Event description

The rainstorm predicted to affect the northern and transition belts earlier is currently engulfing the Upper West, Savannah, Bono East and portions of the Bono region. It is expected that the aforementioned regions will continue to experience thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities for much of the morning hours.

Instructions

Residents in these regions are advised to take necessary precautions, including seeking shelter indoors during periods of heavy rain and lightning, avoiding open fields and standing under isolated trees, and unplugging electrical appliances where possible to prevent damage from lightning strikes. Motorists should exercise caution on the roads due to poor visibility and slippery conditions. Monitor official updates from the Ghana Meteorological Agency for further guidance as the storm progresses. For emergencies, please contact NADMO on 0302 964 884 or 0291 913 077, or dial the toll-free line 112