# WBRC First Alert Weather

> WBRC First Alert Weather Team are proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wbrc.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 513,933
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (8,540 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2011-01-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbrc.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wbrc.com](http://www.wbrc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wbrc.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.wbrc.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WBRC First Alert Weather Chrome extension brings a comprehensive and user-friendly weather experience directly to your browser. Featuring high-resolution 250-meter radar and satellite cloud imagery, it provides you with clear and detailed views of the current weather conditions. Stay ahead of severe weather with future radar and live updates multiple times per hour. 

Easily add and save your favorite locations and benefit from fully integrated GPS to get accurate local forecasts. The extension also offers severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, including opt-in push notifications to ensure you stay informed and safe during critical weather events.

## Rankings

- #98,668 — Overall
- #62 — 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.wbrc.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users frequently praise WBRC First Alert Weather for accurate, reliable forecasts and timely alerts, with many calls it their go-to weather app for years and during travel. The radar/map features are valued for tracking storms and temperatures. Common drawbacks include excessive ads, radar issues after updates (backward display, inability to see past/future, missing warnings), occasional graphics not loading, and navigation hiccups such as opening to non-weather screens or trouble changing location.

### Pros

- Very accurate weather forecasts and reliable data
- Reliable weather alerts and notifications
- Comprehensive radar/map visuals for tracking storms
- Longstanding, trusted app used for years

### Cons

- Excessive ads and intrusive advertising
- Radar/Map issues after updates (backward display, inability to see past/future, missing warnings)
- Graphics/images not loading at times
- Navigation issues (opening to a non-weather screen or trouble changing location)

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