Rokerthon: Al Roker attempts to break world record for longest live weather report

Today is Guinness World Records Day — and everyone’s favourite weatherman is already in the middle of an exhausting record-breaking attempt.

Al Roker is about 15 hours into his attempt the break the world record for longest live weather report.

The “Wake Up With Al” host began his record-breaking broadcast last night at 10 p.m. He plans to forecast the weather live for 34 hours, until just after 8 a.m. Friday morning.

(The current official record stands at 24 hours, although a Norwegian weather broadcaster recently completed a 33-hour broadcast — that one is not yet official — that Roker wants to be sure to beat.)

Watch Rokerthon live here, or follow Roker’s attempt on Twitter at @AlRoker and by following the hashtag #Rokerthon.

A memorable moment so far: Roker forget to turn off his mic on his first bathroom break.

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For the record to be verified by Guinness World Records, Roker must adhere to the following rules, according to TODAY.com:

• He must talk about weather for the entirety of the time, outside of breaks.

• He can talk about current weather, and weather seven days in the past or seven days ahead.

• For every 60 minutes completed, he can take a five-minute break. The breaks can carry over and be combined, so if he goes four hours without stopping, he can take a 20-minute break.

• Two independent witnesses must also be there at all times.

Roker is asking viewers to pledge support through his Crowdrise campaign, which benefits United Service Organizations.

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