CBS Austin WX

Name: CBS Austin WX
Rating: 4.7 (259 reviews)
Author: Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

By: Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc App

CBS Austin WX is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

20,506 ▲ 32

Data as of 2026-07-27

Rating:

4.70 +1

(259)

Version:

6.2.512

Last updated: 2026-06-01

Ranking

#421,102 ▼ 1,082

Overall

Features & Capabilities

CBS Austin WX is a comprehensive weather app designed for Android users in Austin, TX. It offers high-resolution 250 meter radar and satellite cloud imagery to provide detailed weather updates. Users can access hourly and daily forecasts updated from advanced computer models, ensuring timely and accurate weather information.

The app also features future radar to track severe weather movement, integrated GPS for precise location data, and the ability to save multiple favorite locations. Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and opt-in push notifications from KEYE help keep users informed and safe during critical weather events.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather News & Magazines

By:

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

Downloads:

20,506 32

Rating:

4.70

(259) 1 new ratings

Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Version code:

602000512

Creation date:

2013-04-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

84.95MB

Email:

we*****@sbgtv.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 421,102 ▼ 1,082

Other platforms

CBS Austin WX (v6.2.512)

4.70

(929)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keye.android.weather

Email:

we*****@sbgtv.com

Website:

https://cbsaustin.com/station/contact

User Reviews

Users appreciate CBS Austin WX for its accurate, reliable weather information, easy-to-use interface, and effective radar for detailed tracking. Many value the hourly and daily forecasts and lack of intrusive ads. However, multiple reviews report recent update issues, especially broken news links, faulty notifications, and radar view problems. Some users experience inaccurate forecasts and app crashes, while others face persistent, unremovable notifications. Overall, the app is trusted and liked but suffers from notable functionality bugs recently.

Pros

Accurate and reliable weather information.
Easy to use with an intuitive interface.
Effective radar for detailed storm tracking, including local and travel locations.
Provides hourly and daily forecasts clearly.
No intrusive commercials, enhancing user experience.

Cons

Recent updates have broken headline/news links and notifications.
Radar view is sometimes stuck on 'Future' and can't switch to 'Past'.
Forecasts can be inaccurate or not local, with temperature and precipitation errors.
App functionality issues on some devices, including crashes and inability to download.
Persistent station notifications that users cannot remove.