First Alert 7

Name: First Alert 7
Rating: 4.63 (438 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

By: Gray Media

KOSA CBS 7 is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

Features & Capabilities

First Alert 7 by KOSA CBS 7 is a powerful weather app designed for Android users seeking accurate and timely weather information. It offers 250-meter resolution radar and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery to provide detailed insights into weather conditions. The app updates current weather multiple times per hour and delivers daily and hourly forecasts based on advanced computer models.

With integrated GPS, users can monitor weather at their current location or save multiple favorite spots. Critical features include future radar to track severe weather movements and opt-in push notifications that alert users to National Weather Service warnings, helping keep them safe during dangerous weather events.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-05-28

Version code:

602000512

Creation date:

2012-03-16

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

96.28MB

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 367,464 ▼ 1,193

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Developed by:

Gray Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kosa.android.weather

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

Website:

https://www.cbs7.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's accurate local weather forecasts, especially in Odessa, along with good radar maps and reliable news updates. The presentation style and vocal announcements are well-liked. However, many users are frustrated by frequent ads, malfunctioning weather videos, inaccuracies in radar and hourly forecasts, and issues with app functionality after updates, including it not working properly on newer phones and failing to update locked screen temperature.

Pros

Accurate local weather forecasts, especially for the Odessa area.
Good radar and map feature useful for tracking storms.
Experienced and reliable weather staff providing up-to-the-minute news and weather.
Vocal announcement feature appreciated by users.
Favored presentation style of the weather presenter.

Cons

Ads, including long 30-second commercials, are frequent and annoying.
Weather videos often do not play or play in Spanish unexpectedly.
App sometimes fails to update temperature on locked screen as expected.
Radar and hourly predictions can be inaccurate or off at times.
App functionality has deteriorated after recent updates, leading to crashes or failure to work on newer phones.

Recent reviews

more accurate than many other 'name' brand weather apps.

St*****, 2025-01-07

A new station alert has arrived. This is the app that has that annoying notification. I like cbs 7 weather, so if you dont want that sound turn off notifications. Took me years to find the culprit.