# CBS Austin WX

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.keye.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 20,573
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (260 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2013-04-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 85 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keye.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://cbsaustin.com/station/contact](https://cbsaustin.com/station/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/](https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #428,067 — 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.keye.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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.

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