# ABC News 4 Storm Tracker

> ABC NEWS 4 WCIV is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wciv.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 18,487
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (175 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2010-09-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wciv.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.abcnews4.com/Global/category.asp?C=189721&nav=m](http://www.abcnews4.com/Global/category.asp?C=189721&nav=m)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/](https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The ABC News 4 Storm Tracker is a comprehensive weather app designed specifically for Android users. It offers high-resolution 250 meter radar imagery—the highest available resolution—along with future radar views to track severe weather in real time. Satellite cloud imagery is updated regularly for accurate monitoring.

Users can access current weather conditions updated multiple times per hour, along with daily and hourly forecasts that refresh hourly based on computer models. The app supports multiple favorite locations with integrated GPS for automatic current location detection. Stay safe with National Weather Service severe weather alerts and customizable opt-in push notifications to get timely warnings on the go.

## Rankings

- #445,947 — 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.wciv.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally find ABC News 4 Storm Tracker accurate, easy to navigate, and informative with good radar features. It is valued as a reliable local weather source. However, some encounter issues like freezing, slow updates, and notification refresh problems. Despite these, it remains a favorite for many due to its precision and user-friendly design.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts
- Easy to use with user-friendly navigation
- Detailed weather radar and satellite imagery
- Localized weather updates
- Convenient and informative without excessive ads

### Cons

- App occasionally freezes or locks up
- Delayed or slow updating of weather information
- Lock screen notifications or banners do not refresh properly
- Some crashes have been reported after updates

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