“GMet Updates”: Ghana to Experience Mixed Weather Conditions With Rain and Thunderstorms

“GMet Updates”: Ghana to Experience Mixed Weather Conditions With Rain and Thunderstorms

  • The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecast mostly cloudy skies with mist or fog in mountainous and forest areas on May 20
  • GMet stated that some coastal and inland areas may experience early rain before sunny intervals develop later in the day
  • Thunderstorms and rain are expected in the afternoon and evening, affecting parts of the coast, inland areas, and the north

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The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast mostly cloudy conditions across the country, with patches of mist or fog expected over mountainous and forested areas this morning

In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the agency indicated that a few coastal and inland areas could also experience rainfall during the early part of the day.

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Ghana will experience mixed weather conditions with rain and thunderstorms expected, according to GMet's advisory for May 20, 2026. Photo credit: Getty Images.
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According to the forecast, conditions are expected to improve gradually as the day progresses, with sunny intervals developing over most parts of the country by the afternoon.

However, GMet warned that thunderstorms and rain of varying intensity are likely to occur later in the day.

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These conditions are expected to affect parts of the coastal and inland areas, extending into the transition zone and sections of the northern regions during the afternoon and evening hours.

Residents are advised to remain cautious, particularly in areas prone to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, as weather conditions may change rapidly.

Read the X post by GMet about weather conditions on May 20 below:

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YEN.com.gh also reported that power supply maintenance had been scheduled in four regions on May 20, 2026.

Accra regions could face eight-hour planned outages impacting key transport hubs and educational institutions.

GRIDCo and the ECG said maintenance is crucial for long-term power network reliability despite inconveniences.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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