# WANE WX

> Download the WANE WX app for fast, accurate Fort Wayne weather and alerts.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wane.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 74,532
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (597 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2014-11-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wane.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://wane.com](http://wane.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

The WANE WX Chrome extension brings you Fort Wayne, Indiana's most trusted and precise weather updates directly from the Live Doppler 15 Fury Storm Team. Experience fast, localized hour-by-hour forecasts and stay ahead of changing conditions with real-time alerts for severe weather.

With advanced interactive radar features and customizable notifications, this app ensures you never miss critical weather warnings. Whether you're at home or traveling across the U.S., WANE WX delivers up-to-date conditions and video forecasts, helping you make informed decisions to stay safe. Share weather updates easily via social media or messaging platforms, and track multiple custom locations with one powerful tool.

## Rankings

- #252,370 — 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.wane.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

While WANE WX is appreciated for its generally accurate weather data and easy access, users report persistent problems including intrusive ads, malfunctioning video forecasts, and unreliable radar maps. Recent updates have caused the app to freeze or crash devices, leading to frustration. Some UI elements hinder readability. Despite long-time users valuing the app, these recurring issues negatively impact the overall experience.

### Pros

- Generally accurate weather information.
- Convenient and easy access to weather updates.
- Long-term users have found the app reliable in the past.
- App has improved by removing pop-up ads in favor of embedded ads.

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive advertising, especially inappropriate audio and video ads.
- Frequent issues with video forecasts and other features not loading or working properly.
- Problems with weather radar maps not accurately reflecting current conditions.
- App freezes or crashes after recent updates, causing phone restarts or shutdowns.
- User interface issues such as overlays making temperature readings hard to see, and slow or unresponsive loading.

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