# KFVS12 First Alert Weather

> KFVS12 and the Heartland StormTeam are proud to announce a weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kfvs.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 288,586
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (5,383 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.606
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2011-05-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kfvs.android.weather)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.kfvs12.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.kfvs12.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**KFVS12 First Alert Weather** delivers local weather information from KFVS12 and the Heartland StormTeam. View 250-meter radar, future radar, satellite cloud imagery, and current conditions updated multiple times per hour.

Get daily and hourly forecasts, save favorite locations, and use integrated GPS for location-aware updates. Opt in to severe weather push notifications and receive National Weather Service alerts to help you stay informed and safe.

## Rankings

- #133,171 — 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.kfvs.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise KFVS12 First Alert Weather for accurate local forecasts and strong radar visuals, plus usefulness for tracking local and travel weather. Repeated drawbacks include heavy ads, a disruptive radar update that removed features and worsened usability, the inability to view alerts and radar at once, and slower performance with crashes after updates.

### Pros

- Very accurate local weather forecasts.
- Radar graphics and radar data are accurate and visually helpful.
- Strong local focus with reliable local weather information.
- Useful for tracking weather while traveling or keeping an eye on other locations.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads/pop-ups degrade the user experience.
- Radar/map overhaul removed features and is hard to use (no past-hour view, clunky controls, harder to adjust settings).
- Alerts and radar cannot be run simultaneously, disrupting workflow.
- Performance issues with slow loading and frequent crashes after updates.

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