Ghana Meteorological Agency Warns of Evening Storms on October 19

Residents across Ghana's middle, transition and northern sectors faced the possibility of localized rain and thunderstorms on Monday, October 19, 2026, as the Ghana Meteorological Agency forecast sunny intervals followed by unsettled weather later in the afternoon and evening. The agency also warned of reduced morning visibility in some forested and mountainous areas and rough sea conditions along the coast. According to the agency's 18-hour impact-based forecast, issued at 0500 UTC and valid from 6 a.m., the anticipated weather hazards carried a low to medium risk classification.

The forecast identified potential rainfall and thunderstorms as well as morning mist or fog that could affect travel in areas with reduced visibility. Regional temperatures were expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius in the north, making it the warmest of the four broad forecast sectors. The coastal sector was projected to record temperatures between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius, while the forest and transition sectors were expected to range from 23 to 34 degrees Celsius and 22 to 34 degrees Celsius, respectively.

In its city-level outlook, the agency forecast partly cloudy skies in Accra during the morning, sunny intervals in the afternoon and mostly cloudy conditions by evening. Temperatures in the capital were expected to range from 24 to 33 degrees Celsius.

Kumasi was forecast to experience morning mist, with a 40 percent probability of occurrence, followed by sunny intervals and evening thunderstorms accompanied by rain. The city's temperatures were expected to remain between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius. In northern Ghana, Tamale was expected to experience partly cloudy conditions in the morning, sunny periods in the afternoon and thunderstorms with rain in the evening. Temperatures there were forecast to range from 24 to 35 degrees Celsius, while Yendi was expected to experience a similar weather pattern.

Bolgatanga was also forecast to face evening thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 36 degrees Celsius. The northern regional outlook placed the minimum temperature at 24 degrees Celsius. Along the western coast, Takoradi was expected to experience morning mist, sunny intervals in the afternoon and mostly cloudy skies in the evening. Temperatures in the city were forecast to range from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.

The Ghana Meteorological Agency separately warned that sea conditions would be rough, advising caution for fishermen and other people using the sea. The warning contrasted with an October 14 forecast, which had described sea conditions as calm. The October 19 forecast was signed by Nancy Frimpong Asare, Duty Forecaster at the agency's Central Analysis and Forecasting Office.

Her outlook followed an earlier forecast for Sunday, October 18, which had also anticipated cloudy conditions, morning mist or fog and possible afternoon or evening thunderstorms across parts of the middle, transition and northern sectors. The earlier Sunday forecast similarly highlighted possible visibility problems in coastal, forested and mountainous areas during the morning. The October 19 outlook provided updated regional temperature estimates and a specific warning about rough seas, alongside the risk of localized rainfall and thunderstorms.

A separate Ghana Meteorological Agency outlook published on October 14 had identified Ho, Koforidua, Akim Oda, Kwahu Tafo, Kumasi, Obuasi, Tarkwa, Sefwi Bekwai, Kete Krachi, Atebubu, Ejura and Kintampo among locations at risk of rain or thunderstorms. In the north, Sampa, Bole, Bolgatanga and Wa were listed, while Accra, Kasoa and surrounding communities faced the possibility of nighttime rainfall.