The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rain across southern Ghana today as a weak to moderate rainstorm along the Togo-Benin coastline moves westward, bringing increased cloud cover and unstable weather conditions.
In its 18-hour weather forecast, the agency said rainfall of varying intensity, with or without thunderstorms, is already affecting parts of the coast and some inland communities and is expected to continue throughout the day.
According to GMet, the weather system is likely to intensify from the morning into the afternoon as the westward-moving disturbance increases moisture levels over the southern half of the country, raising the likelihood of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.
Communities along the eastern and central coastline, including Aflao, Anloga, Accra and Kasoa, are expected to experience thunderstorms during the morning before conditions transition into periods of rain later in the afternoon. Winneba is also forecast to receive rainfall, while Cape Coast, Takoradi and Axim could experience thunderstorms later in the day following morning showers.
The agency further indicated that thunderstorms are expected to extend into parts of the forest belt, including Ho, Koforidua, Akim Oda, Kumasi and Obuasi, particularly during the afternoon.
Early morning mist and fog are also expected to persist across forested and mountainous areas, potentially reducing visibility before gradually clearing as the day progresses.
In the northern sector, weather conditions are expected to remain relatively stable, with mostly cloudy skies giving way to sunny intervals in areas such as Bolgatanga, Nalerigu, Wa and Jirapa. However, isolated thunderstorms are forecast over parts of the transition zone and some northern communities during the evening.
GMet has forecast maximum temperatures ranging from about 30°C along the coast to 35°C in the northern sector, while minimum temperatures are expected to range between 23°C and 25°C nationwide.
The agency has also warned that sea conditions remain dangerous and advised fishermen, coastal residents and operators of small vessels to exercise extreme caution.
GMet urged the public, particularly residents in southern Ghana, to remain alert for thunderstorms, brief periods of heavy rainfall and reduced visibility caused by mist or fog, while monitoring subsequent weather updates as conditions evolve throughout the day.
