Rains expected over northern half of Ghana - Meteo

Accra, May 17, GNA - A moderate rainstorm accompanied by strong winds is expected to give rise to rains over northern sector including parts of Brong Ahafo by afternoon, the Meteorological Services Department said in its 24-hour forecast beginning Saturday. It said the conditions would induce cloudiness over southern Ghana with brief sunny intervals during the day. "Mist or fog patches will form over sheltered areas of southern Ghana early this (Saturday) morning with isolated thunderstorms over high grounds this afternoon or tonight."

It said areas around the Volta Lake will equally experience rain showers or thunderstorms Saturday night. For the temperatures, it said the Northern sector would range between 26 and 36 degrees Celcius with cloudiness and thunderstorms, the Middle sector between 23 and 33 degrees Celcius, and the Coastal areas between 25 and 32 degrees Celcius. Both the Middle sector and Coastal areas will experience cloudiness, mist and showers. 17 May 08