Ghana Weather Alert: Meteorological Agency Lists Areas to Face Thunderstorms Today, June 18
- The Ghana Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms on June 18, 2026, with misty morning conditions
- Intermittent slight to moderate rain is expected along the coast and inland areas from mid-morning to afternoon
- Cloudy conditions with late afternoon thunderstorms are forecasted for various areas, including northern regions
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has forecast likely thunderstorms later on June 18, 2026.
The day was expected to start with misty conditions in the forest and hilly areas across all sectors.
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The agency, in its update on X, said there would also be the possibility of intermittent, slight-to-moderate rain over some coastal and inland areas from mid-morning into the afternoon.
Brief sunny breaks are expected over some areas in the afternoon, with the likelihood of late afternoon thunderstorms or rain over the coastal, middle, transition and northern sectors.
Heading into June 18, mostly cloudy conditions persisted over most parts of the country.
However, thunderstorms with rain were expected over parts of the middle and transition sectors, as well as some areas in the north.
The coast and a few inland areas were also expected to experience slight to moderate rain during the night.
What was Ghana's weather on June 17?
The Ghana Meteorological Agency noted a storm in Benin, which affected Ghana on June 17.
The day started with mostly cloudy conditions amidst slight rain in the morning.
The agency, in an earlier update on X, said rain was also expected for some areas along the coastline.
Mist or fog patches were observed along the coast and in mountainous and forest areas with accompanying reduced visibility.
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On the rainstorm sighted in northern Benin, it moved westwards and affected the northern sector, with thunderstorms recorded
There was some sunshine in most places across the country, with slight to moderate rain in the southern half from late afternoon into the evening hours.
The rainstorm, described as weak along the Togo-Benin coast, induced cloudiness while producing rain over parts of the eastern coast of Ghana.
List of flood-prone areas in Accra
As the rainy season continues, there have been concerns about flooding.
The National Disaster Management Organisation has in the past shared flood-prone areas in Accra, as Ghana deals with
In a series of warnings shared on Facebook, the organisation has named Ledzokuku, Ayawaso East, Ayawaso North and Korle Klottey Municipality as some of the flood-prone districts.
In the Ledzokuku district, the flood-prone areas are:
- Teshie Estate
- Teshie Tafo
- Dkesekor-Demo
- Greda Estate
- Rasta - Behind ICGC Church
- Agbelezaa Drain
Flood-prone areas in the Ayawaso East Municipality include:
- De-Youngsters Storm Drain
- Downside Area
- Berlin Bridge
- 441 Abaatamia
- Nafiu
- Aggrey Memorial School
- Kanda Cluster of Schools
- Nima Roundabout
- Kanda Overpass
Flood-prone areas in Ayawaso North Municipality include:
- Commandos
- The stretch along the main drain
- Burukutu Drain
- Saabulu Park
- Downside
In the Korle Klottey Municipality, flood-prone areas include:
- Odawna Sahara
- Osu Doku North
- Osu Doku South
- Osu Kinkawe
- Osu Alata
- Asylum Down
- Adabraka North
- Adabraka Official Town
- Osu Ringway
Greater Accra NADMO upset with appointees
YEN.com.gh also reported that the Greater Accra Regional NADMO Director, Dennis Adjannor, had called for sanctions against officials over continued encroachment within the Densu Delta Ramsar Site.
He said key officials needed to be held accountable over the recent flooding in Ghana, singling out Ablekuma West Municipal Chief Executive, George Kpakpo Allotey, and those handling spatial planning.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
