GMet releases weather update for today, May 26 with expected rains - See affected areas

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a nationwide weather warning for today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

A large rainstorm is moving across the country, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and dangerous waves at sea.

Here is exactly where and when it will rain today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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Accra and Coastal Cities (Cape Coast, Takoradi, Aflao): Expect rain and thunderstorms on and off through the morning and afternoon. It will stay mostly cloudy tonight.

Kumasi and the Middle Regions: The morning will start cloudy, but heavy rain and thunderstorms will hit by late afternoon and last into the evening.

Tarkwa, Sunyani, and Goaso: Watch out for thick fog and mist, which made driving dangerous early this morning.

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Tamale and Bolgatanga: Heavy morning downpours will clear up by afternoon, leading to very hot, sunny weather up to 35°C.

If you work at sea or plan to visit the beach, be very careful. GMet warns that the ocean is currently ROUGH, with dangerous waves and strong winds.