# KOTA First Alert

> KOTA Territory News is proud to announce a weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kota.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 28,780
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (478 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2011-04-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kota.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.kotatv.com](https://www.kotatv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kotatv.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.kotatv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

KOTA First Alert is a comprehensive weather app from KOTA Territory News designed for Android users seeking reliable and detailed weather information. Featuring the highest resolution 250 meter radar, users can track severe weather in real-time with future radar projections and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery.

The app updates current weather conditions multiple times per hour and provides both daily and hourly forecasts derived from advanced computer models. It supports saving multiple favorite locations and uses fully integrated GPS for precise, location-based forecasts. Crucially, users receive severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, with opt-in push notifications to ensure safety during severe weather events.

## Rankings

- #376,869 — 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.kota.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

KOTA First Alert is praised for its accuracy, especially in challenging weather areas, and its user-friendly interface with reliable radar and alerts. Users appreciate frequent updates which aid in planning outdoor activities. However, common complaints include radar malfunctions, excessive ads disrupting video functions, unmuted voice alerts, occasional slowness in location switching, and blurred map details. Despite these issues, it remains a favored choice for local and reliable weather forecasting.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather information, especially for hard-to-forecast areas.
- User-friendly and easy to use interface with a good layout.
- Includes helpful radar and weather alert features for timely warnings.
- Provides frequent and local weather updates, useful for planning activities.
- Useful for outdoor activities like hiking and motorcycling due to weather tracking capabilities.

### Cons

- Radar feature often has issues such as not displaying correctly or showing incorrect precipitation.
- The app displays too many ads, which can interfere with usability and video playback.
- Voice alerts cannot be turned off or silenced, causing irritation for some users.
- Sometimes slow or buggy when switching locations, requiring app restarts.
- Maps and town names can appear blurred or unclear in the app.

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