GMet forecasts rain, thunderstorms and fog across parts of Ghana

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast a mixed weather pattern across the country today, with light rainfall expected in some coastal communities, thunderstorms in the extreme Upper West, and reduced visibility in forest and mountainous areas due to early morning mist and fog.

According to the agency’s 18-hour forecast, patches of light rain will affect parts of the coastline during the morning, while mist and fog are expected over coastal, forest, and mountainous areas before gradually clearing as the day progresses.

GMet said thunderstorms will persist over the extreme Upper West during the morning, while much of the country experiences mostly cloudy conditions. Motorists travelling through forested and hilly areas have been advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility in the early hours.

Along the coast, communities including Accra, Aflao, Anloga, Cape Coast, and Axim are expected to experience light rain at various times during the morning, while Kasoa, Winneba, and Takoradi are forecast to begin the day under misty or cloudy conditions.

By the afternoon, sunny conditions are expected across much of northern Ghana, with temperatures rising in the northern sector. However, GMet said atmospheric instability could trigger thunderstorms, with or without rain, over parts of the middle belt. 

Areas including Ho, Koforidua, Kete Krachi, and surrounding communities are expected to experience afternoon thunderstorms, while evening thunderstorms are also forecast for parts of the Eastern, Volta, and northern regions.

The agency forecasts maximum temperatures of about 30°C along the coast, 31°C in the forest zone, 32°C in the transition belt, and up to 35°C in northern Ghana. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 22°C and 25°C nationwide.

GMet has also maintained its advisory on marine conditions, warning that the sea remains rough. Fisherfolk, commercial boat operators, and other users of the marine environment have been urged to exercise caution until conditions improve.

The agency encouraged the public to continue monitoring weather updates, especially in areas likely to experience thunderstorms, and advised motorists to drive carefully during periods of poor visibility caused by mist, fog, or rainfall.

Source: adomonline.com