# WAFF 48 First Alert Weather

> WAFF48 News is proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.waff.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 374,000
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (6,990 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2011-02-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 104 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waff.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.waff.com/category/202911/application-support](http://www.waff.com/category/202911/application-support)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.waff.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.waff.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WAFF 48 First Alert Weather Chrome extension delivers comprehensive weather updates tailored for mobile users. Access 250 meter resolution radar — the highest available — to track storms in fine detail, alongside future radar predictions to see where severe weather is headed. The app provides high resolution satellite cloud imagery and current weather conditions updated multiple times per hour.

Stay informed with daily and hourly forecasts updated hourly from advanced computer models. Users can add and save favorite locations, utilize fully integrated GPS for accurate current location tracking, and receive severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push alerts help keep you safe by notifying you promptly during severe weather events. This extension is your go-to source for the most detailed and timely weather information available.

## Rankings

- #115,969 — Overall
- #119 — 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.waff.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise WAFF 48 for accurate, reliable weather and a clear, radar-focused experience that helps daily planning and location-based forecasts. However, many complain about radar changes in updates that removed overlays and storm tracks, crashes and battery drain, intrusive ads, and the radar defaulting to a basic view each time. Widget/update glitches also detract from usability. Overall, the app is valued for reliability and format, but recent changes have led to frustration and calls for a return to prior Radar functionality.

### Pros

- High accuracy and reliability of weather data
- Clear, visible radar that aids planning
- Location-based weather that works anywhere
- Well-organized format with hourly updates
- Useful for daily planning and routine weather awareness

### Cons

- Radar features degraded by updates (no overlays/storm tracks, past/future connection lost)
- Frequent crashes and battery drain; glitches
- Intrusive ads and ad-related annoyances
- Radar view resets to basic on each open requiring reconfiguration
- Widget/update issues (glitches; no manual refresh)

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