Weather Hunters

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First look of "Weather Hunters".

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Weather Hunters is a CGI-2D animated hybrid S.T.E.M. series from Weather Hunters, Inc., in partnership with Home Plate & Silver Creek Falls

Created by the award-winning television producer Al Roker, Weather Hunters entertains and educates kids about the impact weather has on our daily lives, and inspires young kids to pursue a future in STEM. Understanding that representation in the media matters, the series includes diverse cast, helping to make science accessible to all viewers. It also introduces kids to Gen Beta and communicating to each other.

BTS Fact: Al Roker is the beloved Emmy-winning weatherman on NBC’s Today, and founder of Al Roker Entertainment!

The series centers on Lily Hunter, voiced by Tandi Fomukong, an intrepid and observant 8-year-old weather detective who shares her investigations with her family and friends, including dad Al Hunter, voiced by Roker; mom Dot Hunter, voiced by Holly Robinson Peete; sister Corky, voiced by Kapri Ladd; brother Benny, voiced by Lorenzo Ross; and neighbor Ms. Joyce, voiced by Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Each 22-minute episode of WEATHER HUNTERS follows the adventures and explorations of weather detective and force of nature Lily Hunter and her family. Lily’s dad, Al, is the fun-loving, beloved host and weathercaster of a long-running TV program (any similarity to actual Al Roker is purely intentional!). Dot, Lily’s multitasking mom, is producer of the family’s weathercasts, while Corky, is an 11-year-old budding documentarian who loves capturing exciting weather events on video. Rounding out the Hunter family is Benny, the five-year-old brother who is always drawing or painting something he has seen during the family’s weather adventures. The Hunters’ primary goal is to learn as much as they can about weather to benefit the community and the planet by solving weather mysteries, sharing vital information, and encouraging stewardship of the environment. They are continuing in a great family tradition that started with Al Hunter’s grandfather, Wallace Reed Hunter (voiced by LeVar Burton), one of the original WWII Tuskegee weathermen who went on to become one of the first African American weather broadcasters.

The inventively animated stories feature stunning natural weather phenomena, giving the series a unique, contemporary, and original look. 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, with the first game from the series allowing kids to create their very own weather reports.

WEATHER HUNTERS is produced by New York-based Weather Hunters, Inc. Al Roker and Silver Creek Falls Entertainment, Inc. Dete Meserve (Ready Jet Go!: Space Camp, Not A Box), an accomplished creator and producer of award-winning films and television shows, is Executive Producer and Showrunner. Tracie Brennan and Lisa Tucker (ARE) also serve as Executive Producers, along with four-time Emmy Award-winning animation industry veteran, Bill Schultz (Simpsons, Garfield, Clifford the Big Red Dog). Daytime Emmy-nominated John Semper, Jr. (Jay Jay the Jet Plane, Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock) serves as Executive Producer and Head Writer. Allen Bohbot (Super Monsters, S.M.A.S.H!, Supernatural Academy) and Mike Young (Berry in the Big City, Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks) served as consulting and head producers. The original series brings together an amazing team of artists and writers for the new 40 half hour series, including notable animation director Tyree Dilihay (Bob’s Burgers), animation producer/director Jerry Brice (King of the Hill), creative director Richard Thomas (Oddbods, Rob the Robot), art director/story artist Will Sweeney and three-time Emmy Award winner and writer, Carin Greenberg (Tumbleleaf, Duck & Goose). Actress Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) sings the main title. Jim Lang (Ready Jet Go!, Hey Arnold!) is the series composer.

Educational consultants and advisors for WEATHER HUNTERS include Sara B. Sweetman, PhD, Associate Professor of Education in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI), who directs the Guiding Education in Math and Science Network (GEMS-Net); and Ethan Greenberg, meteorologist, educator, former vice president of the Cornell Chapter of the American Meteorological Society, and graduate research assistant at the National Drought Mitigation Center. Weather Hunters is made possible with funding from Anne Ray Foundation, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

According to the Sponsorship Group for Public TV (SGPTV), Weather Hunters will now premiere on September 8, 2025. The reason that it's delayed because it may be a result of uncertainty regarding potential funding cuts for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which is involved in funding the show.

According to someone on X, it's revealed that Weather Hunters has finished production.

The animation for Weather Hunters is provided and produced in collaboration with IoM Media Ventures (Island of Misfits) located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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