# WCYB StormTrack 5

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wcyb.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 730,805
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (7,511 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2013-10-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wcyb.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wcyb.com/station/contact](http://www.wcyb.com/station/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wcyb.com/station/privacy](https://www.wcyb.com/station/privacy)

## Description

WCYB StormTrack 5 is a comprehensive weather app designed for Android users seeking accurate and timely weather information. It offers access to exclusive station content tailored for mobile users, providing 250 meter radar – the highest resolution available – and future radar that predicts severe weather movement.

The app features high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, frequent updates of current weather conditions multiple times per hour, plus hourly and daily forecasts refined by advanced computer models. Users can add and save favorite locations, utilize integrated GPS for precise location tracking, and receive severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push notifications ensure users stay informed and safe during hazardous weather events.

## Rankings

- #81,541 — Overall
- #129 — 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.wcyb.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise high accuracy and radar/forecast features, especially alerts and hurricane-season usefulness. However, multiple reviewers complain that recent updates degraded usability: the UI changed (smaller maps, fewer options), radar overlays are harder to read, and some data such as earthquakes is less accessible. Timing controls (pausing, timeline speed) also frustrate users. Many want the old version back. Despite these issues, the app remains a trusted, go-to weather app for many.

### Pros

- Very accurate weather data and forecasts.
- Radar capabilities with overlays and hourly/daily forecasts.
- Timely, up-to-date information including alerts for severe weather.
- Daily and hourly forecasts make it a reliable go-to app.
- Widely trusted and highly recommended by users.

### Cons

- Updates degrade usability; many want rollback to the previous version.
- Radar/Map UI changes reduce readability (smaller map, fewer options, overlays less intuitive).
- Some data/features removed or less accessible (e.g., earthquakes) amid updates.
- Time controls issues (timeline runs too fast; pausing hides the time stamps).

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