WeatherNation TV

What WeatherNation TV does

WeatherNation TV, Inc. is a privately held, US-based media company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. It operates a 24/7 weather news broadcast television network that produces continuous live programming, including severe weather coverage, hurricane tracking, Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) education, seasonal forecasting, and climate reporting. The network broadcasts live regional forecasts at :10 past each hour and serves general US consumers seeking dedicated weather content rather than general news. The company's product portfolio centers on the WeatherNation TV channel, distributed as a Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel across Prime Video, Roku, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, and Vizio WatchFree+, complemented by dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications and a content-rich website.

The underlying technology stack is primarily a linear broadcast production operation leveraging publicly available meteorological data inputs (NOAA, Colorado State University) rather than proprietary forecasting models. No APIs, SDKs, or proprietary AI/ML infrastructure are disclosed. The business model is purely advertising-based — content is free to viewers with no subscription tier, paywall, or B2B offering. Monetization occurs through ad placements across distributed FAST surfaces and mobile apps. The company has a lean operating footprint of 51-100 employees supporting 24/7 live production and has only raised $3.7M in total disclosed funding across two 2012 rounds, implying the business has been largely self-sustaining through advertising revenue for over a decade.

Name

WeatherNation TV

Legal name

WeatherNation TV, Inc

Website

http://weathernationtv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WeatherNation TV is a privately held US media company operating a 24/7 ad-supported weather news channel distributed across major FAST platforms (Prime Video, Roku, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Vizio WatchFree+) and mobile apps, serving general US consumers with continuous severe weather coverage, forecasts, and climate reporting.

Ownership category

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Product category

Weather Broadcasting and Media

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Weather & Emergency Information Channels (MPABAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

FAST Linear Streaming Channels (Ad-Supported) (MPABAHAD), Rolling News & Breaking News Channels (MPABAIAH)

Keywords

• Weather broadcasting
• Weather news channel
• Severe weather coverage
• FAST streaming
• Weather forecasting media

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: As a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, WeatherNation generates revenue through advertising. The network is freely accessible to viewers and monetized through ad placements during programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WeatherNation TV operates a 24/7 dedicated weather news television channel delivering continuous live weather forecasts, severe weather coverage, hurricane tracking, and educational weather content. Programming streams live at :10 past each hour for regional forecasts and is distributed free of charge across connected TV platforms (Prime Video, Roku, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Vizio WatchFree+) and dedicated iOS and Android mobile apps.

Product overview

WeatherNation TV is a weather-focused media company operating a 24/7 weather news channel. The core product is the WeatherNation TV broadcast channel, which delivers continuous live weather forecasting, severe weather coverage, and climate-related news content. The company distributes its content through multiple channels including dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android, streaming platforms (Roku, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Vizio WatchFree+, Amazon/Prime Video), and broadcast television. The product portfolio centers on weather information delivery with regional forecasts, severe weather alerts, and climate reporting across various digital platforms and devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WeatherNation TV Channel Core 24/7 weather news broadcast channel providing continuous live weather forecasts, severe weather coverage, hurricane tracking, and climate news for general US consumers across multiple platforms.
• WeatherNation TV iOS App Dedicated iOS application available on the Apple App Store that delivers WeatherNation TV's live weather news, forecasts, and severe weather coverage to iPhone and iPad users.
• WeatherNation TV Android App Dedicated Android application available on the Google Play Store providing WeatherNation TV's live weather content, forecasts, and severe weather coverage to Android device users.
• WeatherNation TV on Roku WeatherNation TV channel available on the Roku streaming platform via the Roku Channel Store, providing viewers access to live weather content through their Roku devices.
• WeatherNation TV on Pluto TV Live weather channel distributed through Pluto TV's free ad-supported streaming television service, providing viewers with no-cost access to WeatherNation's 24/7 programming.
• WeatherNation TV on Samsung TV Plus Free WeatherNation TV channel on Samsung TV Plus, Samsung's ad-supported streaming platform for Samsung Smart TV owners, delivering continuous weather news content.
• WeatherNation TV on Vizio WatchFree+ WeatherNation TV channel on Vizio's free ad-supported streaming platform WatchFree+, providing weather news to Vizio Smart TV users.
• WeatherNation TV on Prime Video WeatherNation TV FAST channel on Amazon Prime Video, launched February 3, 2026, extending the network's live weather news to Prime Video customers nationwide.
• WeatherNation TV on Amazon Free WeatherNation TV channel available on Amazon's streaming devices and Amazon-branded streaming apps, providing Fire TV users access to live weather programming.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fox Weather: Fox News Media's streaming-first weather network, offering continuous live weather coverage via app, web, and streaming services. Most directly comparable peer to WeatherNation in terms of dedicated 24/7 weather focus and streaming distribution model.
• AccuWeather: Long-standing commercial weather media company providing forecasts, severe weather coverage, and video/news content across web, app, and TV partners. Comparable as a competing weather content brand with syndication into local news and streaming.
• NBC News Now: Comcast/NBCUniversal's live streaming news offering with FAST distribution across major CTV platforms. Comparable as a 24/7 ad-supported streaming news channel competing for the same FAST slot real estate as WeatherNation.
• Bloomberg Originals (FAST channels): Bloomberg's FAST-distributed business and news linear channels on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Samsung TV Plus. Comparable as a major FAST-distributed, ad-supported linear news brand competing for FAST audience share.
• Scripps News: E.W. Scripps-owned national news network distributed via cable and FAST streaming platforms. Comparable to WeatherNation as a national, ad-supported linear news/weather-adjacent brand distributed across streaming services.
• Cheddar News: FAST-distributed business and general news channel carried across major CTV platforms. Comparable to WeatherNation as a smaller, ad-supported, FAST-led linear news network.
• Newsmax: Conservative news network with significant FAST distribution and an ad-supported linear streaming model. Comparable as a 24/7 ad-supported streaming news brand competing for FAST audience and ad budgets.
• CBS News 24/7: ViacomCBS-owned FAST news channel distributed on Pluto TV, Roku, and other platforms. Comparable to WeatherNation as a FAST-distributed, ad-supported, always-on streaming news channel.
• Local Now: Allen Media-owned FAST streaming channel focused on hyperlocal news and weather. Comparable to WeatherNation as a FAST-distributed linear news/weather channel with a national, ad-supported streaming footprint.

Broad incumbents

• The Weather Channel: The dominant U.S. cable and streaming weather network, producing continuous weather programming and a deep digital property. Directly comparable to WeatherNation as a 24/7 weather TV brand, but operates at vastly larger scale with cable carriage and broader digital reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WeatherNation
• Xx.com/WeatherNationWX

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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