# WCJB TV20 Weather App

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wcjb.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 20,274
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (410 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2018-03-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wcjb.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wcjb.com/](https://www.wcjb.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wcjb.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wcjb.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WCJB TV20 Weather App provides comprehensive weather updates tailored for your viewing region. It offers 250-meter high-resolution radar, detailed satellite cloud imagery, and predictive future radar to track severe weather. Users can access current weather data updated several times per hour, alongside daily and hourly forecasts refreshed regularly from reliable computer models.

Designed for mobile convenience, the app integrates GPS for precise location awareness and allows users to add and save favorite locations. Opt-in push notifications ensure you receive timely severe weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service, helping you stay safe and informed wherever you go.

## Rankings

- #431,752 — 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.wcjb.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The WCJB TV20 Weather App is praised for its detailed and accurate local weather coverage, especially for Florida areas, and helpful severe weather alerts. Users appreciate the app's hourly forecasts, radar, and availability of local news and sports updates. However, many are frustrated by excessive ads and repetitive notifications, occasional instability with app crashes, confusing temperature discrepancies, and some usability issues. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a trusted source for local weather, especially during severe weather events like hurricanes.

### Pros

- Provides detailed and accurate local weather information, especially valuable for areas like Ocala, Gainesville, and surrounding regions.
- Offers timely and important notifications for severe weather and emergency situations, aiding in preparedness during hurricanes and storms.
- Includes useful widgets, radar, and hour-by-hour weather forecasts which users find helpful for planning their day.
- App availability enhances access to local news, weather, and sports, making it a trusted source for users familiar with WCJB TV20.
- Generally considered better or more accurate than other popular weather apps by some users.

### Cons

- Excessive and repetitive advertisements and notifications frustrate users, sometimes hindering usability and causing app removal.
- Some notifications, especially severe weather alerts, stack or repeat frequently and cannot be easily dismissed, leading to annoyance.
- The app can be slow to use and occasionally crashes or closes unexpectedly.
- Inconsistencies in temperature readings between hourly and daily forecasts cause confusion.
- Difficult navigation and lack of features like Wear OS support and less colorful/dark mode requested by users.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [WBBJ Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wbbj.android.weather) — 42,379 users, 4.26 / 5
- [WJHG First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wjhg.android.weather) — 30,470 users, 4.74 / 5
- [WJFW WeatherWatch 12](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wjfw.weather) — 4,482 users, 4.80 / 5
- [WABI TV5 Weather App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wabi.android.weather) — 21,862 users, 4.65 / 5
- [WFLX FOX29 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wflx.android.weather) — 2,779 users, 4.86 / 5
- [KJCT 8 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kjct.android.weather) — 1,862 users, 4.34 / 5
- [WCTV First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wctv.android.weather) — 68,659 users, 4.74 / 5
- [Storm Team Weather WCHS/Fox11](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wchs.android.weather) — 14,167 users, 4.78 / 5
- [WCSC Live 5 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wcsc.android.weather) — 177,400 users, 4.67 / 5
- [WTOV Severe Weather Team 9](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wtov.android.weather) — 33,711 users, 4.82 / 5
- [WRDW Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wrdw.android.weather) — 27,049 users, 4.72 / 5
- [WTVM Storm Team 9 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wtvm.android.weather) — 107,895 users, 4.73 / 5

---

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