A rainstorm that started from the South-Eastern border of the country is expected to move west to affect the southern part of Ghana, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has stated.
Places like Ada, Keta, Tema, Accra, Madina, Koforidua, Winneba and Akosombo, are expected to be hit by the storm by 10:00am today [Friday].
The storm is expected to further move west to affect few places in the Ashanti and Western Regions later in the day, a statement from the Meteorological Agency said.
The storm will be accompanied by strong winds.
Yesterday [Thursday], the Agency issued a similar warning ahead of a thunderstorm that was experienced in some parts of the country.
Find below a statement from the Meteorological Agency
Weather Warning
VALID 04/05/2018
A rainstorm observed over the South-Eastern border of the Country (with bulk of it over the sea) is expected to move west to affect the under-listed places and their surroundings with rain and thundery activities this morning.
It is expected to further move west to affect few places in the Ashanti and Western regions later in the day.
PLACES (AND THEIR ENVIRONS) TIME (UTC)
Ada, Keta, Akatsi, Anloga ,Dodze, Ho 0400 – 0600
Dawenya, Prampram, Tema, Accra, Madina 0500 – 0700
Koforidua, Akosombo, Somanya, Aburi 0800 – 1000
Winneba, Agona Swedru, Senya Bereku, Apam 0800 -1000
The storm is expected to be preceded by strong winds.
NOTE: Update on the storm will be issued as and when necessary
ISSUED AT 0330UTC DATE: 04/05/2018
BY GHANA METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY, FORECAST DIVISION, KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ACCRA
