# WALB First Alert Weather

> WALB is proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.walb.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 191,835
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (2,767 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2011-04-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.walb.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.walb.com/story/13637257/weather-active-mobile-support](http://www.walb.com/story/13637257/weather-active-mobile-support)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.walb.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.walb.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **WALB First Alert Weather** Chrome extension offers users access to high-resolution weather data directly from the station. Featuring 250-meter radar—the highest resolution available—and future radar, you can track severe weather movements with precision. Daily and hourly forecasts are updated frequently using advanced computer models to keep you informed.

Additional features include high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, multiple updates per hour on current weather, and the ability to add and save favorite locations. Integrated GPS provides location awareness for personalized updates. Stay alert with National Weather Service severe weather alerts and opt-in push notifications to enhance your safety during severe conditions.

## Rankings

- #162,204 — Overall
- #76 — 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.walb.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise WALB First Alert Weather for reliability, informativeness, and local 24/7 coverage with alerts, and many use it as their go-to app. However, recurring issues include location accuracy problems, slower maps and degraded performance after updates, and occasional overall inaccuracies. The app is valuable for many, but the location features and post-update performance are common pain points.

### Pros

- Reliable and accurate weather information
- Informative with 24-hour coverage
- Push alerts for bad weather
- Strong local coverage during storms
- Frequently used as a go-to weather app

### Cons

- Location inaccuracies persist (wrong location, 'follow me' not reliable)
- Performance issues after updates (maps slower, decreased usability)
- Occasional overall inaccuracies (rarely accurate)

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