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16 May

GMet Warns Of Two Rainstorms Set To Hit Ghana Today

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The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a warning regarding forthcoming weather disturbances anticipated to sweep across the nation on Thursday, May 16. According to their morning forecast, the agency has identified the imminent arrival of two rainstorms, with the Nigerian storm projected to reach Ghana's shores around 9:30 am. Coastal regions and areas in the northern part of the country are expected to bear the brunt of these weather systems, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms predicted. In a statement, GMet elaborated, stating, "A rainstorm that is moderately producing thunderstorms with rain over northern Benin into Togo is…

06 May

Ghana Meteorological Agency Issues Weather Alerts Amid Heavy Southern Rainfall

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The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued weather alerts following heavy rainfall in the southern region of the country. The rainfall, originating from a rainstorm observed in southern Togo, is anticipated to move westward, affecting areas in southern Ghana with thunderstorms or varying degrees of rainfall, accompanied by cloudiness. Moderate to strong winds are also expected to accompany the rainstorm in certain areas. Between 7 and 11 AM on Monday, May 6, regions including Aflao, Keta, Dzodze, Anloga, Ho, Ada Foah, Accra, Kasoa, Dodowa, Madina, Nsawam, Koforidua, Akim Oda, and their surroundings are advised to take precautionary measures due to…

02 Feb

Ghana Meteo Sends Weather Warning

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There are rain and thunder clouds over the ocean of Ghana, Ghana Meteo Agency has warned. This will induce cloudiness over the east coast with cases of rain and thunder. Northern Ghana will remain dry and hazy throughout the period. The maximum expected temperature in Accra is tropical 34°C, while the minimum temperature will be 26°C. Below is the full weather forecast for the day: https://twitter.com/GhanaMet/status/1753320167721861197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1753320167721861197%7Ctwgr%5E34a91cf5f7295d868696f5874658ff02befe5fab%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fghana-meteo-sends-weather-warning%2F Source: Adomonline

24 Oct

Ghana Meteo Predicts More Rains After Dawn Showers

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The Ghana Meteorological Agency is forecasting more rains this morning after early dawn showers across various parts of the country. Ghana Meteo on X posted that more showers are expected to persist throughout the day and will be intense in the Central and Western Regions. “Ghana’s coastline is quite unstable. The current rain of varying intensity being experienced will persist during the early hours of the morning. The duration will be longer within the Central and Western regions. Parts of the Eastern and Ashanti regions will also experience same.” https://twitter.com/GhanaMet/status/1716686405429043698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1716686405429043698%7Ctwgr%5Edceedcfcca2f0e9b13c3f038bafdd9e46e84b2d0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcitinewsroom.com%2F2023%2F10%2Fghana-meteo-predicts-more-rains-after-dawn-showers%2F The rains began in parts of the capital around 2…

05 Sep

September To November Will Witness Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms – GmET

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Raphel Osei Boakye, Chief Forecaster at the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GmET), has stated that the minor rainy season will last from September to November. As a result, he has warned the public to be cautious because it could lead to more localised flooding in Accra and Kumasi. He noted that just because it is classified as a minor season does not imply that the rainfall pattern will be light. He stated on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that the rainfall pattern for the period will be above normal for most parts of the country, except for some areas in the south-western parts…

06 Jun

Some Parts Of The Country To Experience Rains Today – GMA Cautions

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The coastal sector will be cloudy this morning with cases of rain and thunder, particularly within the central and western regions. Thunderstorms are anticipated for areas within the transition and northern sector from late morning into the afternoon. A few places within the forest zones will as well experience rain in the evening. The maximum expected temperature in Accra is tropical 32°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. Below is the full weather forecast for the day: NB: The state of the sea is ROUGH (02) Source: www.ghanaweb.com

29 May

Ghana Meteorological Agency Issues Weather Warning Alert

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A weak rainstorm located over the coast of Benin and Togo is expected to propagate westwards and induce cloudiness with thunderstorms or rain of varying intensity along the coast of Ghana into the forest zone. Partly cloudy weather conditions are expected over the country with mist over forested and mountainous areas of the southern half. Thunderstorms and rains will be observed over the places in the southern half of Ghana later in the day. However, sunny intervals and partly cloudy conditions are expected over the country in the afternoon. Below is the full weather forecast for the day:

18 May

Ghana Meteorological Agency Issues Weather Warning Alert

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Cases of thunderstorms or rain are expected across sectors of the country from this morning into the afternoon. Sunny intervals are anticipated over some parts of the country in the course of the day. Early morning mist or fog patches are predicted over parts of coastal, mountainous and forest areas of southern Ghana. The maximum expected temperature in Accra is tropical 33°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. Below is the full weather forecast for the day: NB: The state of the sea is ROUGH (2)

07 Mar

Ghana Meteo Posts Flash Flood Alert As Heavy Rains Hit Accra

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The Ghana Meteorological Agency in the early hours of Tuesday, March 7, 2023; posted a weather update explaining why parts of the country was expected to experience heavy rains. The storm alert read: "Southeastern Ghana has been engulfed by a rain bearing cloud. This is producing rain of varying intensity within the Volta region." It continued: "Areas within the Greater Accra and Eastern will be affected before drifting to the Central, Western and parts of the Ashanti," it concluded. "The rain is likely to lead to flash floods in parts of Greater Accra. Be advised accordingly," the Agency stated in…

14 Feb

Ghana To Commence Climate Forecasting In March 2023

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The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is set to commence the country’s first-ever climate forecasting. The exercise, which would fall on past and present climatological data to make projections, would see the weather forecasting institute develop a climate atlas for Ghana by the end of the project’s first phase. The three-year project, beginning in March 2023, is a fully-funded partnership with the Danish Meteorological Institute following a memorandum of understanding signed between the Institute and the Ghana Meteorological Agency. The state agency since its establishment in 1886 is known for providing daily and seasonal weather forecasts. But a climate forecast would…