# First Alert 5 Weather App > KOAA-TV is proud to announce a weather app for Android. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.koaa.android.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.koaa.android.weather) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.koaa.android.weather` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** The E.W. Scripps Company - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 84,505 - **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (834 ratings) - **Version:** 6.2.512 - **Last updated:** 2026-06-01 - **First published:** 2011-10-03 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 89 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-08 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koaa.android.weather) - **Website:** [http://www.newsfirst5.com/contact-us](http://www.newsfirst5.com/contact-us) - **Privacy policy:** [https://scripps.com/privacy-policy/](https://scripps.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description KOAA-TV proudly presents the First Alert 5 Weather App for Android, designed to keep you informed and safe with top-tier weather data. This app offers 250 meter radar imagery—the highest resolution available—plus future radar projections to track severe weather paths. Users receive current weather updates multiple times per hour, supported by daily and hourly forecasts refreshed from advanced computer models. The app supports saving favorite locations and integrates GPS for precise local weather monitoring. It provides high resolution satellite cloud imagery and delivers severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. With opt-in push notifications, you stay alerted to critical weather developments in real time, ensuring you and your loved ones are prepared. ## Rankings - #237,902 — Overall - #112 — Weather (Free) ## 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.koaa.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users appreciate the First Alert 5 Weather App for its accurate and reliable local forecasts, timely weather warnings, and a clean interface focused solely on weather information. The radar zoom capability and smooth navigation also receive praise. However, recent updates have introduced intrusive video ads that disrupt usage, removed valued features like DuPoint, and caused notification and GPS location issues. Multiple users report app glitches and crashes. Despite these drawbacks, many rely on the app daily for accurate weather updates essential for outdoor activities. ### Pros - Provides timely weather warnings and notifications, helping users stay prepared and safe. - Accurate and reliable local weather forecasts with frequent updates and satellite imaging. - Clean interface focusing on weather without extraneous news or sports links. - Smooth performance with easy navigation and ability to check weather for multiple locations. - Radar zoom feature appreciated by users for detailed weather tracking. ### Cons - Recent update removed the DuPoint feature, displeasing some users. - New intrusive pop-up video ads with loud audio disrupt user experience and cause embarrassment. - Notification issues where weather updates disappear after clearing the notification bar. - 'Follow Me' GPS location feature is unreliable and often gets stuck attempting to get the location. - App glitches, video buffering, and crashes reported, notably after recent updates. ## Similar extensions and apps - [KVOA Weather & Traffic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kvoa.android.weather) — 18,083 users, 3.95 / 5 - [KMOT-TV First Warn Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kmot.android.weather) — 5,456 users, 4.38 / 5 - [First Alert 7](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kosa.android.weather) — 28,399 users, 4.63 / 5 - [KNOP News 2 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.knop.android.weather) — 7,070 users, 4.71 / 5 - [KNOE Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.knoe.android.weather) — 62,455 users, 4.57 / 5 - [KQCD-TV First Warn Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kqcd.android.weather) — 2,056 users, 4.31 / 5 - [KRTV STORMTracker Weather App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.krtv.android.weather) — 22,731 users, 4.71 / 5 - [Storm Alert Wx 12 - KDRV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kdrv.android.weather) — 14,100 users, 4.15 / 5 - [KFOX14 WX](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kfox.android.weather) — 7,007 users, 4.79 / 5 - [KEYC First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keyc.android.weather) — 33,740 users, 4.76 / 5 - [KRGV FIRST WARN 5 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.krgv.android.weather) — 125,845 users, 2.03 / 5 - [KOLD First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kold.android.weather) — 69,722 users, 4.51 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.koaa.android.weather)