# KSLA First Alert Weather

> KSLA 12 is proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ksla.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 244,959
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (3,557 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2011-05-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ksla.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.ksla.com/story/13728349/stormtracker-12-mobile-app-help-page](http://www.ksla.com/story/13728349/stormtracker-12-mobile-app-help-page)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ksla.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.ksla.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

KSLA First Alert Weather is a comprehensive weather app proudly brought to you by KSLA 12. It offers mobile users exclusive access to station content and some of the highest resolution radar imagery available, with 250 meter radar and future radar tracking severe weather movements. Users benefit from high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, frequent weather updates, and hourly updated daily and hourly forecasts derived from advanced computer models. The app allows you to save multiple favorite locations and utilizes a fully integrated GPS for local weather awareness. Stay safe with severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service accompanied by opt-in push notifications to ensure timely warnings and protection during severe conditions.

## Rankings

- #143,921 — Overall
- #90 — Weather (Free)

## 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.ksla.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

KSLA First Alert Weather is highly valued for accurate, detailed forecasts and for keeping users updated to plan their day, with many relying on it daily. However, multiple reviews cite stability problems (crashes, stalls, freezing) and frustration with recent radar updates that remove or weaken storm-tracking features. Some users also find the post-update UI less intuitive. Overall, the data remains trusted and useful, but performance and radar UX need improvement to meet user expectations.

### Pros

- Accurate and detailed weather information.
- Keeps users updated and helps plan daily activities.
- Reliable, trusted weather app used daily.
- Provides comprehensive forecasts and weather details.

### Cons

- Frequent stability issues: crashes, stalls, and freezing.
- Radar and storm-tracking updates degrade usefulness.
- Post-update UI/UX changes feel less user‑friendly.

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