Founder of a listed tool

John Coleman

Co-founder, The Weather Channel, named behind the The Weather Company Data APIs listing on Anchor Terminal.

Co-founder, The Weather Channel

John Coleman was a television meteorologist who co-founded The Weather Channel with Frank Batten and briefly served as its CEO and president. He retired from broadcasting in 2014 after nearly 61 years, the last 20 at KUSI-TV in San Diego.

What John builds

  • The Weather Company Data APIs D · Weather & climate data

    The Weather Company Data APIs return current conditions, forecasts to 15 days, historical data, government alerts, imagery and aviation weather from the company behind weather.com. Access is by API key at api.weather.com, sold in packages to businesses.

    Co-founder, The Weather Channel, researched 28 October 2026 · the people behind it

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Who is John Coleman?

John Coleman was a television meteorologist who co-founded The Weather Channel with Frank Batten and briefly served as its CEO and president. He retired from broadcasting in 2014 after nearly 61 years, the last 20 at KUSI-TV in San Diego.

What does The Weather Company, LLC make?

Anchor Terminal lists The Weather Company Data APIs from The Weather Company, LLC. The Weather Company Data APIs return current conditions, forecasts to 15 days, historical data, government alerts, imagery and aviation weather from the company behind weather.com. Access is by API key at api.weather.com, sold in packages to businesses.

How are John's tools graded?

The Weather Company Data APIs is graded D, 52.6 out of 100, on Anchor Terminal's benchmark, which scores every listing against the same checklist.

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