# Northern News Now First Alert

> The First Alert Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kbjr.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 19,604
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (356 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2016-11-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kbjr.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://business.weather.com](http://business.weather.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kbjr6.com/privacy-policy/](https://kbjr6.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **Northern News Now First Alert** Chrome extension offers users comprehensive and timely weather updates for the viewing region. Featuring 250 meter radar resolution—the highest available—along with high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and future radar tracking, users can see where severe weather is headed. The app updates current weather conditions multiple times per hour and provides daily and hourly forecasts based on advanced computer models.

Additional features include the ability to save favorite locations, fully integrated GPS for real-time location awareness, and opt-in push alerts to ensure user safety during severe weather events. Alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, making this extension a reliable tool for staying informed and prepared.

## Rankings

- #437,957 — 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.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kbjr.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Northern News Now First Alert for its accurate local weather, easy navigation, and reliable severe weather alerts with minimal ads. However, multiple reviews report technical issues like app crashes, video playback problems, and buggy location features. Excessive and sometimes irrelevant notifications disrupt user experience, and forecast reliability fluctuates, causing frustration. Despite these drawbacks, the app remains a trusted and informative weather source for many.

### Pros

- Provides accurate and frequently updated local weather and severe weather alerts.
- Offers a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate with useful features like radar tracking and interactive weather maps.
- Contains minimal advertisements compared to other weather apps.
- Supports location-based weather information helpful for travelers and local users.
- Trusted source for weather forecasts and alerts, appreciated for its informative content and staff friendliness.

### Cons

- App frequently freezes, crashes, or has performance issues, especially with location 'follow me' functionality.
- Videos and weather alerts often fail to play properly, including issues with audio and blank screens.
- Excessive notifications, including alerts outside users' specified locations and at inconvenient times like during the night.
- Forecasts can be unreliable or change frequently, making advance planning difficult.
- Some users experience difficulties with sharing media through the app as it opens unrelated apps (e.g., Zedge).

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