# KRQE Weather

> Download the KRQE Weather app for fast, accurate New Mexico weather and alerts.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.krqe.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 40,034
- **Rating:** 3.81 / 5 (292 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2014-11-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.krqe.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://krqe.com](http://krqe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

Stay prepared with the KRQE Weather Chrome extension, delivering Albuquerque and New Mexico's most precise hour-by-hour forecasts and severe weather alerts. Featuring cutting-edge interactive radar, live streaming video from KRQE News 13, and customizable notifications, this app ensures you never miss vital weather updates. Track multiple locations and access national conditions while on the go.

KRQE Weather combines advanced digital technology with trusted local expertise, offering video forecasts, current conditions, closings, delays, and weather headlines. Share updates easily with friends via social media or messaging. Whether you're at home or traveling, KRQE Weather keeps you informed and safe with real-time data and alerts.

## Rankings

- #329,951 — 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.krqe.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the KRQE Weather app for its local accuracy and detailed weather info, but many report recurring issues such as delayed updates, frequent video content failures, intrusive ads especially during emergencies, and app stability problems. The radar's lack of movement also limits storm tracking. While trusted by long-time and rural users, these technical problems affect reliability and user experience.

### Pros

- Provides local and precise weather information useful for small towns in New Mexico.
- User interface allows selection of specific weather information like precipitation, storm tracking, and severe weather announcements.
- Trusted by long-time users, especially those living in rural New Mexico areas.

### Cons

- App often fails to update weather information in real time, requiring users to open it to get current conditions.
- Videos and news sections frequently do not work; ads play but actual content does not.
- The radar does not animate or move, limiting storm tracking ability.
- Pop-up ads are intrusive and can delay critical information, especially during severe weather warnings.
- App stability issues including crashes and failure to open, leading some users to uninstall.

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