# WDEF News 12 Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wdef.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WDEF TV 12
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 12,258
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (92 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.1.600000203
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-24
- **First published:** 2015-07-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wdef.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wsi.com](http://www.wsi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wdef.com/about-us/privacy-policy/](https://www.wdef.com/about-us/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #523,870 — 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.REGISTER`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.wdef.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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.

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