# KHON2 WX - Radar & Forecasts

> Never let the weather catch you by surprise again.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.khon.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 18,889
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (122 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2014-11-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.khon.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://khon2.com](http://khon2.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

Stay ahead of the weather with KHON2 WX - Radar & Forecasts, your trusted source for Hawaii's most accurate local weather. This Chrome extension offers hour-by-hour and 7-day forecasts for cities like Honolulu, Waipahu, Kaneohe, and Kailua, ensuring you never get caught off guard by changing conditions. Featuring advanced interactive radar maps, real-time weather alerts, and current conditions, KHON2 WX brings the power of trusted KHON2 Weather expertise directly to your browser.

Beyond just local insights, KHON2 WX lets you track storms with high-tech radar, submit your own weather photos or videos, and check for local closings. Whether you're at home or traveling across the U.S., this extension delivers tailored forecasts and vital weather information fast and reliably. Experience precise and interactive weather tracking designed specifically for Hawaii and beyond with KHON2 WX.

## Rankings

- #445,612 — 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.khon.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Accurate weather information
- Specifically useful during hurricanes
- Frequent checks show reliability
- Informative during extreme weather events

### Cons

- App can be blank and not show updates
- Inconsistent forecasts between daily and hourly
- Unusable or outdated versions reported
- Radar function does not work

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