# AZFamily's First Alert Weather > The First Alert Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kpho.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kpho.weather) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.kpho.weather` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Gray Media - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 42,178 - **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (612 ratings) - **Version:** 6.2.602 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-24 - **First published:** 2022-05-04 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 76 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-15 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kpho.weather) - **Website:** [https://www.azfamily.com/](https://www.azfamily.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.azfamily.com/privacy-policy](https://www.azfamily.com/privacy-policy) ## Description AZFamily's First Alert Weather app delivers the most accurate and up-to-date weather information for your region. Featuring 250 meter high-resolution radar and satellite cloud imagery, users can track severe weather with future radar predictions. The app updates current conditions multiple times per hour and provides both daily and hourly forecasts powered by advanced computer models. Additional features include the ability to add and save favorite locations, full GPS integration to pinpoint your current position, and opt-in push notifications for severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Designed specifically for mobile users, this app ensures you stay informed and safe with timely and localized weather updates. ## Rankings - #322,301 — 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.kpho.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users appreciate AZFamily's First Alert Weather app for its accurate local weather updates, easy-to-use interface, and useful radar and earthquake tracking features. However, multiple users report issues with the app not auto-updating weather data, an overload of irritating notifications, and a problematic recent update that removed the temperature display from the status bar. Additionally, the presence of misleading ads and poorly formatted forms on Android devices detracts from the experience. Despite these downsides, many find it better and less ad-cluttered compared to other weather apps. ### Pros - Provides accurate and local weather updates. - User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate and not cluttered. - Radar feature works well and is appreciated by users. - Offers additional features such as earthquake tracking and traffic updates. - Less cluttered with ads compared to other weather apps. ### Cons - App does not auto-update temperature and weather conditions without opening the app. - Excessive and repetitive notifications, sometimes leading to blank screens or no relevant content. - Recent updates removed the temperature display from status bar, causing user dissatisfaction. - Spammy ads, including misleading alerts leading to fake sweepstakes, causing frustration. - Forms and interface elements are improperly displayed or cut off on Android devices. ## Similar extensions and apps - [First Alert 6 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wowt.android.weather) — 54,384 users, 4.62 / 5 - [First Alert 6 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kauz.android.weather) — 142,322 users, 4.54 / 5 - [Primera Alerta del Tiempo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elclima.android.weather) — 2,487 users, 4.81 / 5 - [WSAZ First Alert Weather App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wsaz.android.weather) — 159,125 users, 4.71 / 5 - [Northern News Now First Alert](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kbjr.android.weather) — 19,604 users, 4.63 / 5 - [21Alive First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wpta.android.weather) — 41,871 users, 4.67 / 5 - [WEEK 25 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.week.android.weather) — 66,202 users, 4.77 / 5 - [ANF First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wgcl.weather) — 29,985 users, 4.60 / 5 - [WEAU 13 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weau.android.weather) — 38,616 users, 4.28 / 5 - [KOLD First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kold.android.weather) — 69,722 users, 4.51 / 5 - [WAFF 48 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waff.android.weather) — 374,022 users, 4.64 / 5 - [WMTV15 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wmtv.android.weather) — 64,754 users, 4.60 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kpho.weather)