# KTIV First Alert Weather

> KTIV is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ktiv.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 123,006
- **Rating:** 4.68 / 5 (2,325 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2012-12-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ktiv.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://m.ktiv.com/App-Support-Form.html?pid=13915](http://m.ktiv.com/App-Support-Form.html?pid=13915)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ktiv.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.ktiv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

KTIV First Alert Weather app offers mobile users comprehensive weather updates with high-resolution data. Features include 250-meter radar, future radar projections for tracking severe weather, and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery. The app provides up-to-date current weather conditions updated multiple times per hour, along with daily and hourly forecasts refreshed hourly from advanced computer models.

Users can add and save favorite locations, benefit from integrated GPS for real-time location awareness, and receive severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push notifications ensure you stay safe by delivering timely warnings during severe weather events, making KTIV First Alert Weather a reliable tool for staying prepared.

## Rankings

- #201,613 — 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.ktiv.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers widely praise KTIV First Alert Weather for accurate forecasts, frequent updates, and strong local coverage, making it a go-to weather app. Users also highlight its ease of use and helpful voice alerts for severe weather. Some concerns appear about intrusive or questionable ads and occasional gaps in coverage for certain areas, plus occasional notification UI quirks. Overall, the app is viewed as reliable and timely, with many staying loyal for daily weather needs.

### Pros

- Very accurate forecasts and weather data
- Frequent updates and timely notifications
- Comprehensive local weather coverage and reliable information
- Easy to use / intuitive interface
- Useful voice announcements for severe weather

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