# ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather App

> The KMIZ Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kmiz.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** News-Press & Gazette Co.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 43,350
- **Rating:** 3.34 / 5 (272 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.1.1304
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-06
- **First published:** 2015-11-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kmiz.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wsi.com](http://www.wsi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://abc17news.com/privacy-policy/](https://abc17news.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather App** by KMIZ delivers comprehensive and timely weather updates for your area. With features like 250 meter high-resolution radar, hourly updated forecasts, and future radar views, you can track severe weather accurately. The app also provides high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and integrates a GPS for precise current location awareness.

Stay safe with opt-in severe weather push alerts from the National Weather Service. Customize your experience by saving favorite locations and receive multiple daily updates to stay prepared. Designed especially for mobile users, this app ensures you get the latest regional weather information anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #319,486 — 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.kmiz.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users have expressed frustration with frequent crashes, inaccurate location detection, and temperature notifications showing zero. Many dislike the new design, finding it less clear and harder to use than the previous version. Radar features are criticized for lagging and poor visuals. While some appreciate the app's radar and weather info, poor stability and intrusive notifications have led several users to uninstall or seek alternatives.

### Pros

- App provides radar and weather information that some users found helpful and reliable.
- Has video forecasts and lightning overlay features (though they may have issues).
- Developers are appreciated for keeping the app updated and useful in certain conditions.
- Satellite channels integration mentioned positively by one user.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes, especially when playing videos or radar.
- Location functionality is faulty, often losing saved locations or misidentifying the user's position.
- Weather notification temperature often displays as 0°, leading to confusion.
- New app design and layout less user-friendly compared to the old version; harder to navigate and find information.
- Non-weather related notifications and unwanted intrusive content, including offensive programming, have been reported.
- Radar updates and graphics are slow or outdated, not reflecting real-time conditions accurately.

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