# KLTV First Alert Weather

> KLTV 7 News is proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kltv.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 286,370
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (2,317 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2011-05-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kltv.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.kltv.com/story/11897256/kltvcom-mobile](http://www.kltv.com/story/11897256/kltvcom-mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.kltv.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.kltv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The KLTV First Alert Weather Chrome extension offers a comprehensive weather experience tailored for mobile users. It provides access to exclusive station content and utilizes 250-meter radar—the highest resolution available—to deliver precise weather tracking.

Users can monitor future radar paths, view high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, and receive current weather updates multiple times per hour. The app supports daily and hourly forecasts refreshed hourly, enabling users to plan effectively. Additional features include saving favorite locations, integrated GPS for accurate positioning, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service with opt-in push notifications to ensure safety during adverse conditions.

## Rankings

- #133,589 — 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.kltv.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise KLTV First Alert Weather as a trusted source with informative forecasts and usefulness during severe weather, with some calling it a go-to app. However, many complain about a recent update that degraded radar functionality, caused glitches, and increased notifications, with few options to customize alerts. The sentiment is mixed: strong value during storms but frustration with UI changes, reliability, and overall performance.

### Pros

- KLTV's long-standing presence builds trust and reliability for forecasts.
- App is particularly useful during severe weather watches (tornadoes/thunderstorms).
- Forecasts are informative and the app serves as a go-to weather source.
- Overall, many users feel it's a strong weather app when it works.

### Cons

- Radar UI and data reliability degraded after recent updates; radar often not visible or delayed, warnings missing.
- Excessive push notifications with limited customization options.
- Frequent instability and crashes; app won't load or closes unexpectedly.
- Radar/overlay features have been altered/removed, reducing ability to view storm tracks or overlays.

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