Ghana Weather Today: Heavy Rain, Low Clouds and Flash Flood Risk Expected
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has forecast intermittent rain and thunderstorms across parts of the country on Wednesday, July 15, due to a band of low clouds over southern Ghana and a weak rainstorm moving westwards along the country’s northern frontier.
In its 18-hour forecast, valid from 6:00 a.m., GMET said light to moderate rain is expected over coastal and adjoining inland areas during the morning, while the westward-moving rainstorm is likely to trigger thunderstorms across the northern, transition and middle belts. Early morning mist and fog are also expected over coastal, forest and mountainous areas, reducing visibility.
Coastal communities, including Accra, Kasoa, Cape Coast, Takoradi, Winneba, Axim, Aflao and Anloga, are expected to experience cloudy conditions with light to moderate rain later in the day. In the forest and middle belt, including Ho, Koforidua, Kumasi, Obuasi, Tarkwa, Sefwi Bekwai, Atebubu, Ejura and Kete Krachi, rain is forecast, while parts of the Bono and Ahafo regions could experience evening thunderstorms.
Northern Ghana, particularly Tamale, Yendi and Damongo, is expected to experience the most active weather, with thunderstorms during the morning and afternoon before isolated storms redevelop in some areas later in the evening.
Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 29°C and 32°C in the coastal and forest zones, 32°C to 33°C in the transition belt, and up to 36°C in parts of the Upper East Region, with minimum temperatures between 23°C and 26°C nationwide.
GMET also warned that rough sea conditions will persist and advised fishers and small boat operators to exercise caution. The agency further cautioned that thunderstorms could be accompanied by strong winds and warned of possible flash flooding in low-lying and poorly drained communities. Residents in flood-prone areas have been urged to remain alert, while motorists are advised to avoid driving through floodwaters and exercise caution where mist or heavy rain reduces visibility.
