GMet Warns of Mixed Weather Today: Coastal Light Rains, Upper West Thunderstorms, Foggy Mornings Nationwide

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is forecasting a mixed bag of weather conditions across the country today, with light rainfall expected along parts of the coast, persistent thunderstorms over the extreme Upper West, and reduced visibility in several forest and mountainous areas due to early morning mist and fog.

In its 18‑hour forecast, the agency said patches of light rain will affect sections of the coastline during the morning, while mist and fog are expected to linger over coastal, forest and hilly areas before gradually clearing as the day progresses.

Thunderstorms will continue to batter the extreme Upper West during the morning, even as much of the country experiences mostly cloudy skies. Motorists travelling through forested or mountainous terrain have been advised to exercise caution due to poor visibility in the early hours.

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

By afternoon, sunny conditions are expected to dominate northern Ghana, with temperatures rising across the northern sector. However, GMet says atmospheric instability could trigger thunderstorms — with or without rain — over parts of the middle belt as the day advances.

Communities including Ho, Koforidua, Kete Krachi and surrounding areas are expected to experience thunderstorms in the afternoon, while evening thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the Eastern, Volta and northern regions. Other areas will remain mostly cloudy into the night.

Maximum temperatures are expected to hover around 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 nationwide will range between 22°C and 25°C.

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

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