# Storm Team Weather WCHS/Fox11

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wchs.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 14,180
- **Rating:** 4.78 / 5 (190 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2017-03-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wchs.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://business.weather.com](http://business.weather.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://wchstv.com/station/privacy](http://wchstv.com/station/privacy)

## Description

The Storm Team Weather WCHS/Fox11 Chrome extension delivers up-to-date weather information specifically tailored for our viewing area. Featuring 250-meter high-resolution radar and detailed satellite cloud imagery, users can track weather patterns precisely. The app updates current weather multiple times per hour and provides hourly and daily forecasts from advanced computer models.

Additional features include future radar to anticipate severe weather, the ability to add and save favorite locations, and fully integrated GPS for current location tracking. Opt-in push notifications keep users informed and safe with National Weather Service severe weather alerts, ensuring timely updates and comprehensive coverage.

## Rankings

- #495,979 — 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.wchs.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Storm Team Weather WCHS/Fox11 app for its reliable and accurate local and regional weather updates, timely alerts, and user-friendly interface. It effectively helps users monitor weather conditions both locally and in other locations. However, several users report issues including the radar feature lagging or not loading, app freezes, notification problems, and battery drainage when running in the background. Despite some accuracy concerns from a few users, it remains a popular and useful weather resource for daily planning.

### Pros

- Reliable and accurate weather forecasting
- Useful for monitoring local and out-of-area weather conditions
- Provides timely alerts for approaching bad weather
- User-friendly with easy access to local weather information
- Helpful radar and map features

### Cons

- Radar feature often lags or doesn't load properly
- App sometimes freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Issues with notification delivery despite settings being enabled
- Occasional inaccurate forecasts reported by users
- Battery drainage due to app running in the background

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