Ghana Weather Alert: Meteorological Agency Lists Areas Likely to Get Thunderstorms July 13 Evening

Ghana Weather Alert: Meteorological Agency Lists Areas Likely to Get Thunderstorms July 13 Evening

  • Ghana's meteorological authorities have forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain across the northern, middle, and transition zones of the country
  • Coastal areas are expected to remain mostly cloudy with a chance of isolated showers during the forecast period
  • Residents in coastal, forest, and mountainous zones have been warned of possible mist or fog that could reduce early morning visibility

Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected to affect Ghana's northern, middle, and transition belt regions, according to the latest weather forecast from the country's meteorological authorities.

The forecast warns residents in those areas to expect significant storm activity, while the coastal belt faces a different but still unsettled outlook, with predominantly cloudy skies and the possibility of isolated showers.

Ghana Weather Alert, Ghana Meteorological Agency, Thunderstorms July 13 Evening
Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected to affect Ghana's northern, middle, and transition belt regions. Credit: OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT
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Beyond the storm and rain alerts, the forecast draws particular attention to conditions expected in the early hours of tomorrow.

Residents and motorists in coastal, forest, and mountainous parts of the country should be prepared for reduced visibility caused by mist or fog forming overnight and into the morning.

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Warning to motorists from Ghana Meteorological Agency

The agency warned motorists to reduce speed, keep headlights on, and exercise caution on flood-prone roads.

The public has also been urged to stay away from trees and weak structures during periods of strong wind and to monitor official updates from the Ghana Meteorological Agency for further guidance as the storm progresses.

The agency is expecting similar weather later in the week, though the southern parts continue to be spared after recent storms and flooding.

"Expect periods of rain and thunderstorms across parts of Ghana, with northern areas most likely to experience more activities. Cool morning and evening with occasional early morning mist will also be part of the week's weather."

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.