ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2025) — Just in time for the peak of hurricane season, WUCF is premiering a new animated series from PBS KIDS that brings science, storms and safety to Central Florida’s youngest learners.
Weather Hunters, created by and starring legendary weather anchor Al Roker, premieres at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, on WUCF.
The show follows young meteorologist-in-the-making Lilly Hunter and her family of science-savvy weather reporters as they solve mysteries, explore the environment and help their community stay safe, rain or shine.
"Kids love asking ‘why,’ and Weather Hunters meets them in that moment of curiosity,” said Jennifer Cook, Executive Director of WUCF. “It makes science fun, and it gives families the tools to talk about weather safety in a way that’s not scary, just smart. That’s what we’re all about.”
Built for Florida Families
With its hurricane-season timing and focus on STEM education, Weather Hunters is a perfect fit for WUCF’s broader commitment to education and public safety.
Viewers in Central Florida can also explore these companion resources:
- Meet The Helpers: WUCF’s nationally recognized series introduces young children to real-life helpers, including weather forecasters. Local Meteorologist Jessie Ruth Schaper walks viewers through the important job of a weather forecaster and our accompanying skill-building story It Helps to Know: How to Prepare for Severe Weather is a great way empower young children. Watch all of the Helpers and download the resources at MeetTheHelpers.org
- BEACON: A new, 24/7 emergency alert audio service now available via WUCF FM HD3, online streaming and the BEACON mobile app. BEACON delivers live weather, traffic and public safety information, even when power is out or cell towers are down, making it a critical tool during storm season.
What’s Weather Hunters All About?
Aimed at kids ages 5–8, the series follows the Hunter family—Lily, her TV-meteorologist dad Al, her producer mom Dot, and siblings Corky and Benny—as they explore the science of weather with humor, tech gadgets and hands-on discovery. Whether they’re measuring wind speed, explaining thunderstorms or investigating fall leaves, the Hunters help kids understand how weather works and why it matters.
Every 22-minute episode blends storytelling, earth science, math and social-emotional learning, encouraging kids to observe the world around them and ask big questions.
How to Watch
Catch the premiere of Weather Hunters on WUCF beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8. Episodes will also be available to stream on pbskids.org or the free PBS KIDS Video App.
To explore more ways WUCF supports Central Florida families, from educational media to emergency preparedness, visit wucf.org.
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