# ABC 57 Weather

> ABC 57 Weather is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wbnd.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Weigel Broadcasting
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 20,424
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (310 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.517
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-17
- **First published:** 2013-10-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 89 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbnd.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://abc57.com](https://abc57.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://abc57.com/privacy-policy](https://abc57.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

ABC 57 Weather is a fully featured weather app designed specifically for Michiana residents in Indiana and Michigan. It brings the expertise of ABC 57's five meteorologists directly to your Android device, ensuring you stay informed about rapidly changing local weather conditions. The app offers multiple daily video forecasts, detailed 10-day, daily, and hourly updates, plus street-level and future radar views for precise tracking.

Additional features include storm tracking, lightning detection, opt-in severe weather push alerts, GPS-based location services, and the ability to save favorite locations. Users can also submit weather-related photos that may be featured on air. With ABC 57 Weather, you have accurate, timely weather insights to plan your day or night safely and conveniently.

## Rankings

- #429,491 — 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.wbnd.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise ABC 57 Weather for its accuracy, frequent updates, and easy navigation, making it a trusted source for local weather and storm alerts. However, several users report technical issues including app crashes, low audio volume for updates, problems with temperature display on the home or status screen, and videos showing ads instead of weather information. Despite these issues, the app is favored for its detailed local forecasts and effective storm preparedness features.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts and updates.
- Frequent updates on changing weather patterns and storm alerts.
- User-friendly and easy to navigate interface.
- Good local weather coverage, including radar and alerts.
- Trusted source for local weather information and storm preparedness.

### Cons

- App crashes and error messages reported by multiple users.
- Volume of audio weather updates is low compared to advertisements.
- Temperature display issues on home or status screen after recent updates.
- Videos sometimes do not play correctly, showing only advertisements instead of weather updates.

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