# Knoxville Wx

> Download the Knoxville Weather app for fast, accurate local weather and alerts.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wate.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 114,036
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (1,359 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2013-06-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 104 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wate.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wate.com](http://www.wate.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

Never get caught off guard by the weather with Knoxville Wx, brought to you by the trusted WATE 6 On Your Side Storm Team. This app delivers East Tennessee's most accurate hour-by-hour forecasts and customized local weather updates tailored just for you.

With Knoxville Wx, enjoy live interactive radar with multiple layers, real-time severe weather alerts straight to your home screen with audio cues, and access to the latest video forecasts. Track weather anywhere in the U.S., set custom alerts and locations, share conditions easily via text or social media, and stay up to date on local closings and delays. The app combines advanced radar and digital technology to keep your family safe and informed no matter where you are.

## Rankings

- #207,963 — Overall
- #44 — 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.wate.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users broadly praise Knoxville Wx for its ease of use, accuracy, and weather-focused features. The app is seen as informative and frequently up-to-date, with helpful overlays, location-aware updates, and reliable alerts for severe weather. The few complaints center on forecast quirks, such as occasional inaccuracy in hourly forecasts or radar readings, and some dislike persistent ads, but these are not universally reported. Overall, the app is valued for its simplicity and dedicated weather content with strong, location-specific alerts.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface
- Accurate weather data (spot-on, very accurate)
- Powerful overlays and alerts for severe weather
- Weather-only app with focused content
- Informative and up-to-date forecasts

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