# WBKO First Alert Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wbko.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 57,554
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (1,168 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2018-03-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbko.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wbko.com/](https://www.wbko.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wbko.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wbko.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WBKO First Alert Weather Chrome extension delivers accurate and up-to-date weather information tailored for our viewing region. Users gain access to high-resolution 250 meter radar and detailed satellite cloud imagery, providing a clear view of current conditions. The app offers future radar projections to anticipate severe weather movements and hourly updates, ensuring you stay informed throughout the day.

Features include the ability to save favorite locations, integrated GPS for real-time location awareness, and opt-in push notifications. Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service keep you safe by providing timely warnings directly through the app. Whether tracking daily forecasts or receiving critical alerts, WBKO First Alert Weather is your reliable weather companion.

## Rankings

- #282,378 — Overall
- #166 — 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.wbko.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate WBKO First Alert Weather for its accurate local forecasts, timely severe weather alerts, and ease of use with concise meteorologist videos. However, common issues include frequent app freezes, video playback failures, slow radar updates, intrusive notifications, and occasional forecast inaccuracies. Despite some glitches, many still rely on the app for hazard awareness and daily weather updates. Improvements in video performance, radar timeliness, and notification management are needed to enhance user experience.

### Pros

- Provides accurate and reliable local weather information and alerts.
- User-friendly and easy to use with concise videos from WBKO meteorologists.
- Minimal and reasonable amount of ads compared to other apps.
- Timely severe weather alerts keep users informed and safe.
- Trusted source with a longstanding reputation in local weather reporting.

### Cons

- App frequently freezes or crashes, especially when accessing alerts or videos.
- Videos often fail to play or load correctly, reducing informational value.
- Weather radar updates slowly and is not in real-time, lagging by 5-10 minutes.
- Notifications can be intrusive or occur at inconvenient times, causing disturbances.
- Inaccuracy in weather predictions reported by some users, like missed rain forecasts.

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