Weather Wisdom for Kids: Al Roker's Fun Climate Change Lesson

Al Roker has a new show called "Weather Hunters. " It's not just any kids' show. It's a mix of weather, family, and fun. Roker plays a character named Al Hunter, a TV weather guy. He's bald, and the show's creators joke that it wasn't on purpose. The show has a teacher named Sara Sweetman helping out. She makes sure the show is good for kids. Roker talked about the show. He said it's been a long time coming. He's loved weather, animation, and his family for years. So, he combined them all into "Weather Hunters. " Roker's kids, Nick and Leila, inspired the show's main characters. They were 5 and 8 when Roker first thought of the show. Now, they're all grown up. Roker wants kids to learn about weather. He wants them to be curious and solve problems. He also wants them to love science. Making the show was a big deal. PBS Kids worked with Roker. They made sure everything was right for kids. Weather can be scary. So, the show explains it in a fun way. It helps kids understand and be ready. Family is a big part of the show. The characters say, "Whatever the weather, we're in it together. " Roker loves this message. He thinks weather connects us all. He wants kids to be ready for changing weather. He wants them to be smart and think for themselves. The show is on PBS Kids. It's for kids 5 to 8. You can watch it in the morning or online. Each episode is in English and Spanish. It's a fun way to learn about weather and family.