The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued an evening forecast warning of thunderstorms spreading across the middle, transition and northern sectors of the country on Friday night. The forecast, valid from 6PM on Friday, 25th September 2026, indicates that storm activity already in progress will continue to push inland, bringing unsettled conditions to a wider portion of the country before the night is out.
According to the forecast, the coastline is expected to remain partly cloudy through the night, with calm sea conditions recorded along Ghana's shores. Residents along the coast should not anticipate significant disruption from the evening's weather system. The relatively settled conditions along the coastline contrast with the inland areas, which are expected to experience thunderstorms and rainfall.
The forecast also covers conditions heading into Saturday morning. Mist and fog patches are likely to develop along sections of the coastline as well as over mountainous and forested areas, a common occurrence when warm, humid air settles overnight following rain activity. A chance of slight rain in some locations has also been noted for the early morning hours.
Residents in the affected inland zones are advised to take precautions given the threat of thunderstorms, which can be accompanied by lightning, strong winds and localised heavy downpours. Those in forested and highland areas should also prepare for reduced visibility on Saturday morning due to the anticipated fog and mist.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency's warning comes after thunderstorms and rainfall already affected parts of the country on Friday evening. The agency's forecast indicates that intensities of the storms are expected to vary across affected zones. The warning is crucial in helping residents prepare for the potential impacts of the severe weather.
The forecast is part of the Ghana Meteorological Agency's efforts to provide timely and accurate weather information to the public. The agency's warnings and advisories are aimed at helping residents prepare for and respond to severe weather events. By providing accurate and reliable information, the agency helps to minimize the impacts of severe weather on communities.
The article was published on 25 Sep 2026 at 6:18 PM by Delali Adogla-Bessa, a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. The author has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times, and volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation.
Key points
- Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected to affect the middle, transition and northern sectors of Ghana on Friday night.
- The coastline is expected to remain partly cloudy with calm sea conditions.
- Residents are advised to take precautions due to the threat of thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and localised heavy downpours.
