# KEYT-KKFX First Alert

> The KEYT weather app gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.keyt.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** News-Press & Gazette Co.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 10,220
- **Rating:** 3.51 / 5 (62 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1302
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2015-11-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 123 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyt.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wsi.com](http://www.wsi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.keyt.com/Privacy-Policy/17612080](http://www.keyt.com/Privacy-Policy/17612080)

## Description

"KEYT-KKFX First Alert" is a comprehensive weather app that delivers the latest updates, severe weather alerts, and high-resolution radar for our viewing area. With features including multiple hourly updates, future radar, satellite imagery, and GPS location awareness, it ensures you're informed about daily and hourly forecasts. Save your favorite locations and receive opt-in push alerts to keep you safe during severe weather. Stay connected with local news from NewsChannel 3, Fox 11, and Central Coast News.

## Rankings

- #562,573 — 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.REGISTER`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.keyt.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show a split experience: several praise the app for its news coverage and overall appeal, but many report stability and data reliability problems. The most recurring issues are the app failing to open or crashing on launch, splash screens post-update, and weather data that is outdated or incorrect for users’ areas. Additional recurring problems include radar display issues and installation/permissions hurdles. A few reviews remain positive, highlighting El Niño coverage and general usefulness when the app works.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment with users calling the app great/excellent/super cool.
- Useful for weather and news coverage (people mention monitoring El Niño).
- News coverage/ reporting praised by some users.

### Cons

- Frequent launch crashes, splash screens, and freezes prevent normal use.
- Weather data is outdated or incorrect for many locations.
- Alerts/notifications do not load or fail to show for users' areas.
- Radar and map displays do not render properly on devices.
- Installation, permissions prompts, and initial setup can be problematic.

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