Weather Transition Periods in Ghanab

Abstract

The transition periods in Ghana are quite interesting because of the hazards they create to the general public and especially the aviation industry. Strong winds accompany rain storms to rip off roofs of buildings. Dust haze will reduce visibility and affect activities of flight operations. Flight routes and destinations will have to be changed for safety measures. Meteorologists in Ghana have studied the synoptic features that trigger these activities. These features include the ITB (Inter Tropical Boundary), the Equatorial Trough and the nature of airmass affecting the West African sub region.