# WABI TV5 Weather App

> The WABI TV5 Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wabi.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 21,862
- **Rating:** 4.65 / 5 (594 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2018-03-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wabi.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wabi.tv/](https://www.wabi.tv/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wabi.tv/privacy-policy/](https://www.wabi.tv/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **WABI TV5 Weather App** provides up-to-date and detailed weather information tailored for our viewing region. It offers the highest resolution 250 meter radar and high resolution satellite cloud imagery, ensuring you get the clearest weather visuals available. The app features future radar to track severe weather movements and updates current weather multiple times every hour for accuracy.

With integrated GPS, users can access local weather or save multiple favorite locations for quick forecasts. Hourly and daily forecasts are refreshed hourly using advanced computer models. Opt-in push notifications deliver timely alerts from the National Weather Service, helping keep you safe during severe weather events. Experience comprehensive and user-friendly weather insights with WABI TV5 Weather App.

## Rankings

- #419,347 — 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.wabi.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise WABI TV5 Weather App for its high accuracy, reliability, and helpful radar features making it easy to plan daily activities. The app is user-friendly and provides timely alerts. However, recent changes have resulted in more frequent ads, widget malfunctions, and notification issues. Some users also report problems with location memory and disruptive alert sounds at night.

### Pros

- Highly accurate and reliable weather forecasts, better than other apps according to multiple users
- Includes useful radar feature and hourly forecasts with clear presentation
- Helps users plan their day and avoid bad weather effectively
- User-friendly interface that's easy to navigate
- Provides weather alerts and notifications tailored to user location

### Cons

- Recent redesign introduced many advertisements, which annoy users
- Widgets and notification bar temperature sometimes fail to update or display incorrectly
- Issues with app remembering or maintaining the user's home location
- Some users experience frequent and intrusive weather alert announcements even during inconvenient times
- Difficulty finding updates for the widget and app

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