# KRCG 13 WEATHER AUTHORITY

> The KRCG 13 Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.krcg.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 16,358
- **Rating:** 4.79 / 5 (373 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2018-03-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.krcg.android.weather)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://krcgtv.com/station/privacy](http://krcgtv.com/station/privacy)

## Description

The **KRCG 13 Weather Authority** Chrome extension provides real-time weather updates tailored for our viewing region. Key features include the highest resolution 250-meter radar, high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, and future radar to track severe weather paths. It delivers current weather updated multiple times per hour and offers detailed daily and hourly forecasts from advanced computer models. Users can add and save favorite locations, with full GPS integration to deliver precise location-based weather. The app also includes opt-in push alerts to keep you informed and safe during severe weather, with official severe weather alerts sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Ideal for staying prepared with localized and reliable weather information.

## Rankings

- #468,714 — 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.krcg.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate KRCG 13 WEATHER AUTHORITY for its accurate and timely local weather information, user-friendly design, bad weather alerts, and reliable coverage including maps and videos. Many have trusted it for years. However, multiple users report delays in video forecast updates, occasional inaccuracies in rain prediction, location tracking issues, and current temperature display problems unless actively opened. The app's maps sometimes require updates. Overall, it is considered a dependable and easy-to-use local weather app with room for improvement in update frequency and certain features.

### Pros

- Accurate and up-to-date weather information especially for local areas like Lake Ozark.
- User-friendly interface with easy navigation and good graphics.
- Useful alerts for bad weather and general weather updates.
- Comprehensive weather coverage including maps and video forecasts.
- Reliable source trusted by users for many years.

### Cons

- Delayed updates for weather forecast videos, with some videos being hours old.
- Inconsistent accuracy of rain prediction percentages.
- Issues with location tracking not being very accurate.
- Current temperature not showing unless the app is opened.
- Maps sometimes needing updates.

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