Weather and Climate Exploration for Kids in Series From Al Roker

PBS KIDS is launching a new animated STEM series, Weather Hunters, to teach young viewers about the environmental forces in our world. Created by America’s beloved host and weathercast Al Roker, who also stars in the series, Weather Hunters premieres on Monday, September 8, at 7:30am on CET and Think^TV16 and 2pm on Think^TV14, and will be available to stream for free on the PBS App. Get a behind-the-scenes look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spw0a5OnJb8.

“Weather has always been a passion of mine, and inspiring young minds to explore its wonders has been one of the most fulfilling parts of this journey,” Roker said in a press release. “With Weather Hunters, I’m thrilled to share that passion with a new generation, including my granddaughter, Sky, who reminds me every day of the importance of leaving a better planet for our kids.”

Weather Hunters is designed to support kids’ learning about Earth science and meteorology through adventure and comedy, targeted for viewers ages 5-8. The show focuses on Lily Hunter, voiced by Tandi Fomukong, is an intrepid and observant 8-year-old weather detective who shares her investigations with her family and friends. Each 22-minute episode follows the explorations of Lily and her family members, each of them with their own special connection to weather through their careers and interests.

Al Roker appears as the voice of Lily’s dad, Al, the fun-loving, beloved host and weathercaster of a long-running TV program. Dot Hunter, voiced by Holly Robinson Peete, is Lily’s multitasking mom and producer of the family’s weathercasts. Corky, voiced by Kapri Ladd, is an 11-year-old budding documentarian who loves capturing exciting weather events on video. Rounding out the Hunter family is Benny, voiced by Lorenzo Ross, the five-year-old brother who is always drawing or painting something he has seen during the family’s adventures.

The Hunter family explores and reports on all kinds of meteorological conditions, everything from familiar rain, snow and fog to more extremes, like hurricanes. The family’s primary goal is to learn as much as they can about weather to benefit the community and the planet by solving mysteries, sharing vital information and encouraging stewardship of the environment. Through the Hunter’s forecasting and findings, the series aims to cultivate viewers’ awareness, curiosity and caring about how weather and climate impact individuals, communities, and our global society.

“Weather impacts all of us every day, from our activities to our health and well-being, and we’re so happy to be collaborating with Al Roker and his team at Al Roker Entertainment on this timely new series that helps teach foundational science concepts in a fun way,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “Weather Hunters will help equip kids with the building blocks to start to understand weather overall, and encourage them to use these STEM skills to make observations, collect data, and investigate the weather where they live, too.”

Weather Hunters will explore kid-relatable, STEM-based themes and activities, showcasing the wonder and science of weather in ways that are accessible to all learners. Among the key topics are observing and tracking weather patterns, investigating the weather at different times of the year and in different places around the world, and the connection between weather, humans, and their environment.

Digital content for kids, parents, and teachers will launch in tandem with the series to reinforce the show’s messages and encourage further engagement and learning, available in English and Spanish. New resources include videos on pbskids.org, activities and articles on the PBS KIDS for Parents site and content in the PBS LearningMedia collection. Two new games from the series, “Weather Reporter” and “Weather Explorer,” will allow kids to create their own custom weather reports and navigate environmental forces like snow, rain, wind and fog.

Tune in towatch Weather Hunters on Mondays, starting September 8, at 7:30am on CET and Think^TV16 and 2pm on Think^TV14. The series will also air Saturdays at 7am on Think^TV16, Sundays at 8:30am on Think^TV16 and 10:30am on CET. Check out the full schedule here: https://www.cetconnect.org/schedule/.

For any adults looking to learn more about weather and climate, check out the PBS digital series Weathered. Hosted by Maiya May, this series shares real stories from people affected by natural disasters, including the 2025 LA Wildfires, to educate viewers on why these events happen and how we can all be more prepared. Learn more: https://watch.cetconnect.org/show/weathered/.