# Boston 25 Weather

> Boston 25 Weather - Radar, Forecast, Alerts, Video, Closings

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cmgdigital.android.wfxtweather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cmgdigital.android.wfxtweather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cmgdigital.android.wfxtweather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cox Media Group Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 96,072
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (1,108 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.517
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-19
- **First published:** 2014-12-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmgdigital.android.wfxtweather)
- **Website:** [https://www.boston25news.com](https://www.boston25news.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cmg.com/fp/privacy-policy/](https://www.cmg.com/fp/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Boston 25 Weather, developed by Chief Meteorologist Shiri Spear and the Boston 25 Weather Team, delivers New England’s most accurate local forecasts. This extension focuses on local expertise to help you and your family stay safe with forecasts crafted specifically for your area.

Key features include a 250-meter radar with future radar, storm and earthquake tracks, locally developed forecasts, and free push alerts for more than 25 alert types. You can save precise locations with pins, use GPS-based location awareness, and enjoy a consistent experience on tablet and phone with seasonal updates available nationwide.

## Rankings

- #225,192 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.cmgdigital.android.wfxtweather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Accurate weather forecasts
- Real-time radar feature
- Useful for planning routes and avoiding dangerous weather as a truck driver
- Daily weather updates

### Cons

- Frequent and intrusive ads
- Issues with notifications not being able to be turned off
- App crashes frequently after updates
- Accuracy of information has declined recently

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cmgdigital.android.wfxtweather)