Methodist Girls High School Receives Automatic Weather Station
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), with support from Veriground Weather Networks, has commissioned an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) at Methodist Girls High School under the Adopt-A-Weather Station Initiative, as part of activities marking the 2026 Meteorological Awareness Month.
The event, held on Friday, March 13, 2026, also saw the introduction of the first Green Climate Club in the Eastern Region, aimed at fostering students’ interest in weather, climate change, and environmental protection.
The newly installed AWS will help monitor real-time weather conditions including maximum and minimum temperatures, relative humidity, wind speed, and wind direction.
Speaking at the event, the Acting Deputy Director-General for Operations at GMet, Dr. Ignatius Kweku Williams, explained that the Adopt-A-Weather StationInitiative aligns with the 2026 theme, “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow.” He noted that the installation of the weather station will allow students to observe and measure weather elements such as temperature, relative humidity, precipitation, and other atmospheric indicators within their school environment.
According to him, the initiative will help students monitor how weather conditions change over time while also inspiring some of them to pursue careers in meteorology in the future.
Dr. Williams also emphasized that the Ghana Meteorological Agency’s work extends beyond simply forecasting rainfall. He explained that the Agency provides critical weather and climate information to several sectors of the economy, including agriculture, energy, aviation, fisheries, and event planning.
He noted that farmers rely on weather information to determine the right time to plant crops such as maize and tomatoes, while the energy sector depends on rainfall patterns that influence water levels in rivers used for hydropower generation. In aviation, he said, weather information is essential for safe aircraft take-offs, flights, and landings, as pilots depend on data such as visibility, wind conditions, and turbulence forecasts.
Dr. Williams further indicated that fishermen also rely on weather forecasts to determine sea conditions before venturing out to fish, while event organizers increasingly depend on weather information to plan outdoor activities.
He added that access to weather forecasts enables individuals and institutions to make better decisions, avoid disruptions, and ensure safety.
Also present was the Country Representative of Veriground Weather Networks, John Sanders whohighlighted the importance of local weather stations in improving forecast accuracy, especially in Ghana’s diverse microclimates. He explained that satellite-based forecasts alone are often insufficient for precise local predictions, and that automatic weather stations installed in schools and agricultural areas help collect real-time data to benefit both students and farmers.
He emphasized that accurate weather information supports agricultural planning, such as knowing the optimal time to apply fertilizer, which can increase crop yields and household income. Sanders also noted that the initiative aims to train the next generation in meteorology while strengthening nationwide weather monitoring.
In her closing remarks, the Assistant HeadmistressAcademic of the Methodist Girls High School expressed gratitude to GMet and its partners, assuring that the school will make effective use of the weather station while encouraging students to actively participate in the Green Climate Club.
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