# WAKA Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.waka.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bahakel Communications
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 14,053
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (90 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.517
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-22
- **First published:** 2017-09-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waka.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.alabamanews.net/](https://www.alabamanews.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.alabamanews.net/about-us/privacy-policy/](http://www.alabamanews.net/about-us/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **WAKA Weather App** provides up-to-date weather information tailored for your region. It features the highest resolution 250 meter radar and detailed satellite cloud imagery, enabling you to track weather changes accurately. Users can view current conditions that update multiple times per hour, along with daily and hourly forecasts refreshed using advanced computer models.

With its fully integrated GPS, the app ensures current location awareness and allows you to add and save your favorite places. The WAKA Weather App also offers future radar views to anticipate severe weather movement and provides opt-in push notifications for National Weather Service severe weather alerts, helping you stay safe and prepared at all times.

## Rankings

- #496,079 — 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.waka.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

WAKA Weather is praised for its reliable and accurate forecasts, user-friendly interface, and useful severe weather alerts that help users stay safe. However, some users report the app crashes or freezes when accessing live news or storm information, the alert siren is non-functional, and there are occasional compatibility issues with alerts on some devices.

### Pros

- Provides accurate and reliable weather updates
- User-friendly and easy to understand forecasts
- Includes news and severe weather alerts
- Helps users stay informed and safe during severe weather events
- Generally appreciated for keeping users updated on weather changes

### Cons

- App crashes or freezes when trying to access live news or detailed storm info
- Weather alert siren does not function properly
- Some users experience compatibility issues with alerts on certain devices

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