The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for the southern region of the country.

In an advisory released on Saturday, May 11, the agency cautioned the public to brace for strong winds accompanying the thunderstorms and precipitation.

These weather patterns are attributed to a rainstorm hovering near the Togo-Benin border and another one observed over the Gulf of Guinea.

The agency forecasts that these systems will move westward and northward respectively, resulting in thunderstorms and downpours over southern Ghana.

Areas expected to be significantly affected include Hohoe, Kpando, Keta, Aflao, Dodge, Koforidua, Kpong, Mafi Kumase, and their environs.

Moderate impacts are anticipated in Accra, Tema, Dodowa, Madina, Pokuase, Kasoa, Haatso, and adjacent localities.

Meanwhile, Kumasi, Mankesim, Cape Coast, Saltpond, Takoradi, Tarkwa, Obuasi, and surrounding areas are likely to experience minimal effects from the weather conditions.