The Interior Ministry has issued a weather alert warning to residents of the Greater Accra Region of the likelihood of moderate rainfall in the early hours of Monday, July 6.
According to the Interior Ministry text message sent to Greater Accra residents, moderate rain is expected between 4 AM and 7 AM, with a 40 per cent chance of occurrence.
The ministry further warned that low-lying areas could experience flooding and advised residents to avoid driving or walking through flooded roads.
The Interior Ministry also urged the public to remain alert and monitor weather conditions.
“GREATER ACCRA: Moderate rain likely Mon July 6, 4-7 am (40% chance). Low-lying areas may flood. Avoid flooded roads. Stay alert”, the Interior Ministry message stated.
Also, the GMet weather alert for Monday, July 6, 2026 read, “Weather Alert.
Rain and thunderstorms are expected over parts of northern, transition and middle sectors tonight, while cloudy conditions persist across much of the country.
Tomorrow morning, slight to moderate rain is expected along the coast and parts of the middle sector. Mist or fog may reduce visibility over mountainous and forest areas early tomorrow morning.
Drive carefully and stay weather-aware”.
Meanwhile, some days ago, GMet warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the southern part of Ghana.
On Tuesday, June 30, GMet, in an impact-based weather update issued, revealed a slow-moving rainstorm observed off the coast of Benin is expected to move westwards, bringing increased cloud cover and rainfall to several parts of the country.
GMet forecast revealed slight to moderate thunderstorms with rain over the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions from Tuesday morning through the afternoon, adding that the weather system is expected to extend later in the day to parts of the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions.
“The storm will trigger rain-bearing clouds and produce thunderstorms or rain over Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo and Western North regions later in the day,” the forecast stated.
They further cautioned the public to remain alert for hazards associated with the storms.
They forecast that Greater Accra, Volta, Central and Eastern regions have a high probability (greater than 60%) of experiencing rainfall between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Also, Western, Ashanti, Ahafo, Western North and Bono regions are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a medium to high probability (40–60%).
See the post below:
⛈️ Weather Alert
— Ghana Meteorological Agency (@GhanaMet) July 5, 2026
Rain and thunderstorms are expected over parts of northern, transition and middle sectors tonight, while cloudy conditions persist across much of the country.
🌫️ Tomorrow morning, slight to moderate rain is expected along the coast and parts of the middle… pic.twitter.com/n8GZUusd5z
