# FOX21 Weather

> Download the FOX21 Weather app for fast, accurate local weather and alerts.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kxrm.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 24,732
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (376 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2015-09-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kxrm.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.fox21news.com](http://www.fox21news.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

FOX21 Weather delivers precise hour-by-hour weather forecasts for Colorado Springs and Pueblo, customized specifically for your area. The app features live interactive radar with multiple layers to track storms in real-time and offers personal severe weather alerts that notify you instantly on your device.

Stay prepared with the latest video forecasts, current conditions nationwide, and customizable locations for tracking. FOX21 Weather also provides news headlines, closings, delays, and live streaming from FOX21 News Right Now, ensuring you have all the weather and news at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #398,103 — 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.kxrm.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate FOX21 Weather for its accurate and localized forecasts, easy-to-use interface, and unique content like presenter insights and pet pictures. However, recurring issues include excessive ads disrupting usability, app freezing or slow responses, persistent notification bugs, and unreliable location tracking. Recent updates have also caused dissatisfaction with changes to the layout and radar features. Despite these drawbacks, the app remains a go-to choice for accurate weather info, especially for Colorado Springs users.

### Pros

- Very accurate weather forecasts, especially for Colorado Springs.
- Provides up-to-date and detailed local weather information including radar, alerts, and barometric pressure.
- Easy to use with a clear, navigable layout.
- Includes unique content such as weather updates from Matt Meister and pet pictures, adding a pleasant user experience.
- Efficient and data-friendly performance compared to other weather apps.

### Cons

- Excessive advertisements and pop-up ads causing inconvenience and slower app loading.
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive frequently after opening; sometimes fails to load properly.
- Notification issues such as too many alerts popping up consecutively and failure to load alert videos.
- Problems with location tracking not consistently working, requiring manual resets.
- Negative reactions to recent app updates including dislikes of new layout and radar functionality degradation.

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