FOX 26 Houston: Weather Android

FOX 26 Houston: Weather

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

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:
US US
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
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Size:
125.89MB
Email:
fo*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-03
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Contact the developer

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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).
Recent reviews
excellent!
by T *****, 2026-05-10

Great except you are forced into portrait mode.
by Sg*****, 2026-04-24

please stop requiring us to name & save a new "custom map" just to toggle on a layer
by Re*****, 2026-02-14
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