WDEF News 12 Weather

Name: WDEF News 12 Weather
Rating: 3.95 (92 reviews)
Author: WDEF TV 12

By: WDEF TV 12

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

Features & Capabilities

The WDEF News 12 Weather Chrome extension offers real-time weather updates tailored for your viewing region. Featuring 250-meter high-resolution radar and future radar projections, users can track severe weather movements effectively. The app provides high-resolution satellite cloud imagery alongside frequently updated current conditions.

Users can access daily and hourly forecasts powered by advanced computer models, save multiple favorite locations, and benefit from GPS integration that delivers precise local weather data. Additionally, the extension sends severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service, including opt-in push notifications to keep you safe during severe weather events. Perfect for anyone seeking detailed, accurate, and timely weather information on their browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

6.7.1.600000203 Last updated: 2026-06-24

Version code:

600000203

Creation date:

2015-07-23

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

124.15MB

Email:

ws*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-26

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 504,684 ▼ 250

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Developed by:

WDEF TV 12

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wdef.android.weather

Email:

ws*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.wsi.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate WDEF News 12 Weather for its accurate local forecasts, radar maps, and useful features like hourly updates and storm alerts. The app is generally easy to use and dependable. However, many express frustration with recent updates that introduced crashes, bugs—especially with the daily forecast and widget—and poor settings retention. The enforced background location tracking and absence of barometric pressure data also diminish user experience. Loyal users miss the older app layout and functionality, affecting overall satisfaction.

Pros

Provides local weather information effectively.
Radar map feature is useful for current weather details.
Includes additional features like hourly forecasts, seismic activity, and severe storm alerts.
Easy to use with quick access to weather highlights.
Highly accurate weather forecasting by WDEF Storm Team.

Cons

Recent updates negatively impacted app functionality causing crashes and bugs.
Widget fails to update properly without deletion and reinstallation.
Settings and alerts do not save preferences consistently, reverting unexpectedly.
Does not include barometric pressure data, a requested feature.
Mandatory background location tracking required to use the app.

Recent reviews

I've watched wdef weather since I was a child. I'm 57 now. Every single little thing about your app SUX!!!!!!! Nothing ever works. WDEF local futurecast on line is just as haphazardly, intermittently accessible and dysfunctional. Seems as if you'd get something right.