A moderate to heavy rainstorm has been observed from the Togo border moving towards Ghana. The storm which is accompanied by strong winds is expected to affect mainly the Volta, Eastern, Ashanti, Brong Ahafo and Western* regions.

Places to be affected and the expected time are as follows;

PLACE ESTIMATED TIME OF OCCURENCE
Ho, Jasikan, Kadjebi, Kete Krachi, Worawora 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Koforidua, Mpraeso, Atebubu and environs 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Ejisu, Mampong, Kumasi, Kintampo and environs 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Bibiani, Duayaw-Nkwanta, Sunyani, Wenchi and environs 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Sefwi Bekwai, Sefwi Wiawso, Tarkwai, Prestea and environs 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Boat operators on the Volta Lake are advised to be cautious when crossing the lake as there is a risk of damaging winds occurring on the lake.

*A separate storm is also forming over the western region.

PROBABILITY OF 80%

ISSUED AT 1545UTC                                                                        DATE: 10/06/2017

BY GHANA METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY, FORECAST DIVISION, KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ACCRA