# KWTX Weather

> The KWTX Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kwtx.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 66,814
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (1,820 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.604
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2018-03-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 132 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwtx.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.kwtx.com](https://www.kwtx.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kwtx.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.kwtx.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **KWTX Weather** Chrome extension delivers comprehensive and timely weather updates tailored for our viewing region. Users gain access to station-specific content optimized for mobile usage, including 250 meter resolution radar—the highest available—and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery. The app enables real-time tracking through future radar to predict severe weather movement and offers frequent updates on current conditions multiple times per hour.

Stay prepared with daily and hourly forecasts generated from advanced computer models, and conveniently save your favorite locations. The fully integrated GPS ensures accurate local weather based on your current position. Opt-in push alerts provide critical severe weather warnings sourced from the National Weather Service to help keep you safe during adverse conditions. Whether tracking storms or planning daily activities, KWTX Weather offers reliable and detailed meteorological information at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #265,594 — 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.kwtx.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Accurate weather forecasts
- User-friendly interface
- Useful alerts and notifications
- Reliable during severe weather events
- Great radar functionality

### Cons

- Frequent ads in the app
- Widget issues and functionality problems
- Video sound issues
- App can become unresponsive
- No easy way to provide feedback

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