# WBOC Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wboc.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WBOC-TV
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 115,894
- **Rating:** 4.79 / 5 (2,021 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.517
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-22
- **First published:** 2013-11-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wboc.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wboc.com/Global/category.asp?C=52265](http://www.wboc.com/Global/category.asp?C=52265)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wboc.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.wboc.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

WBOC Weather offers a comprehensive weather experience on Android devices. Users get access to exclusive station content designed for mobile, including high-resolution 250-meter radar and future radar features that forecast severe weather movement. The app provides high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and frequent updates of current weather conditions multiple times per hour.

Additionally, WBOC Weather delivers daily and hourly forecasts updated hourly via advanced computer models. Users can add and save their favorite locations for quick access and benefit from integrated GPS functionality for accurate, real-time location awareness. Safety is paramount with National Weather Service severe weather alerts and optional push notifications to keep users informed and protected during severe weather conditions.

## Rankings

- #206,666 — Overall
- #107 — 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.wboc.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users widely praise WBOC Weather for accurate, local forecasts of the Delmarva region, reliability, daily use, strong radar, and professional staff. The app is valued as a lifeline during outages and a trusted source for area weather. A few drawbacks mentioned include occasional app freezing, update prompts, and intermittent gaps in live updates (especially on weekends) along with a missing widget. Overall, it remains a top local weather app with a loyal following.

### Pros

- Very accurate forecasts for the Delmarva/Eastern Shore.
- Highly reliable and consistently useful; a lifeline during outages.
- Strong local focus with area-specific analysis (beaches, inland, and down to Virginia).
- Excellent, informative radar/maps.
- Professional, knowledgeable staff and on-air meteorologists.

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