CAP Alert · Actual

Rain and Thunderstorms with associated Windstorm

Ongoing: Thunderstorms/Squall lines

Moderate severity

Urgency Future

Severity Moderate

Certainty Likely

Category Met

Language en

Time period

Issued 07 Oct 2026 13:23
Effective 07 Oct 2026 13:00
Onset 11 Oct 2026 12:00
Expires 11 Oct 2026 18:00

Severity

Extreme

Severe

Moderate

Minor

Moderate to strong winds with associated rains

Area

The entire residents in the Gambia

Event description

Rain showers and thunderstorms, likely to be associated with strong winds expected to sweep the country, particularly over eastern Gambia on the 11 October 2026 from around mid-day. This may cause destruction of fragile infrastructures and flash flooding.

Instructions

People are advised to stay tuned, remain calm and keep indoors.