FOX 26 Houston: Weather

Name: FOX 26 Houston: Weather
Rating: 4.11 (1476 reviews)
Author: Fox Television Stations, Inc.

By: Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Houston Texas area weather forecast, alerts, and radar from KRIV

Features & Capabilities

The FOX 26 Houston Weather Chrome extension provides comprehensive weather information for Houston and southeast Texas. Features include current weather conditions, an interactive radar map with high-resolution satellite imagery, future radar to track storm paths, and both daily and hourly forecasts. The app integrates GPS to deliver precise location-based weather data and allows users to save favorite locations worldwide.

Stay informed with severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, push notifications for safety, a hurricane toolbox, and live streaming newscasts. Users also receive up-to-the-minute traffic updates and can share weather photos featured in an online gallery and on TV. Ideal for Houston residents seeking reliable, detailed weather tracking in one accessible tool.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Downloads:

285,149 472

Rating:

4.11

(1,476) 2 ratings

Version:

6.2.402 Last updated: 2026-05-04

Version code:

602000402

Creation date:

2012-12-20

Publisher country:

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:

125.89MB

Email:

fo*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 130,062 ▼ 102

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Developed by:

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Google Play Store

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

Email:

fo*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.fox26houston.com/

User Reviews

Users praise the app for accurate radar, robust hourly/10-day forecasts, and multi-location support, often calling it the best weather app. However, it suffers from stability issues (crashes), intrusive alerts that are hard to disable, and dissatisfaction with updates that alter UI or force interactions. Some reviewers also report reliability questions with forecasts and radar data.

Pros

Radar accuracy and reliable data praised by multiple users.
Extensive forecast tools including hourly and 10-day forecasts with multi-city support.
Generally positive sentiment; many reviewers call it the best weather app they've used.
Some users appreciate the integration with Fox 26 local weather content.

Cons

Frequent crashes and stability issues (including crashes during radar use).
Intrusive, loud, and hard-to-disable notifications/alerts (even voice alerts) that disrupt sleep and meetings.
Negative impact from updates: color scheme changes and forced interactions that users dislike.
Occasional concerns about forecast/radar accuracy and reliability (inconsistent data, e.g., rain or temperature discrepancies).