Weather Warning: Meteorological Agency Lists Areas Likely to Face Thunderstorms on Tuesday, May 19
- The Ghana Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms in parts of the country as the rainy season intensifies
- Partly cloudy mornings will give way to sunny afternoons across the country, according to a new weather update
- Northern regions are expected to experience significant thunderstorms in the evening of May 19
The Ghana Meteorological Agency is predicting more thunderstorms later on May 19 as the rainy season intensifies.
It has been said that partly cloudy conditions will dominate most parts of the country in the morning, with mist or fog forming over the forest, mountainous areas, and a few coastal areas.
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As the day progresses into the afternoon, the agency said sunny weather will prevail across all sectors, with intermittent cloud cover over southern Ghana.
However, from late afternoon to the evening, thunderstorms or rain are expected over parts of the middle and transition sectors.
In the update posted on X, the Ghana Meteorological Agency said the northern part of the country would be particularly affected.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency is the state institution tasked with providing reliable weather and climate services to support Ghana's socio-economic development.
It was established by Act 682 of 2004 (amended by Act 1002 in 2019).
Based in East Legon, the agency provides efficient and reliable updates by collecting, processing, archiving, analysing and disseminating meteorological information.
The agency recently took delivery of automated weather stations to the Ghana Meteorological Agency on May 6, donated by UNESCO.
This donation was aimed at improving Ghana’s ability to respond to climate variability and extreme weather events such as floods and droughts.
It is meant to strengthen climate resilience and improve early warning systems in Ghana.
Recent flooding after rainfall
Rain on May 18 led to some flooding in parts of Accra, with social media users sharing videos to highlight the situation.
Videos on X showed some cars submerged amid the heavy rains, which have intensified in recent weeks.
The impacts were particularly severe at the popular Taifa Junction stretch along the Accra–Pokuase road.
Some drivers were forced to abandon their stalled vehicles in the middle of roads.
Pedestrians were left with no choice but to wade through dangerous currents or seek shelter on higher ground.
Heavy rains lead to building collapse
In the past, downpours have also led to building collapses. On June 25, 2025, it was reported that the Cape Coast had been affected by some building collapses after some heavy rainfall.
Notably, the family house of a former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Allotey Jacobs, collapsed.
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The unfortunate incident claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman after the collapse in the early hours of the day, sparking grief online.
Weather disrupts flights
YEN.com.gh reported that thunderstorms over Accra disrupted flight operations, forcing several aircraft into extended holding patterns due to poor visibility on May 17.
International and domestic flights, including Kenya Airways, South African Airways, and Africa World Airlines, experienced significant delays.
The severe weather also caused localised flooding across parts of the capital, worsening conditions on the ground.
Source: YEN.com.gh
