# WDRB Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wdrb.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 164,695
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (1,220 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.606
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2013-08-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wdrb.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wdrb.com/weather](http://www.wdrb.com/weather)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wdrb.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.wdrb.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

WDRB Weather is a comprehensive Android weather app offering high-resolution radar and satellite imagery, up-to-date local forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Users can access station-specific content, view 250 meter radar and future radar to track incoming storms, and receive real-time GPS-enabled weather updates. Customize your experience by saving favorite locations and enabling opt-in push notifications for safety during severe weather events.

Designed for mobile users seeking accurate and timely weather information, WDRB Weather integrates hourly updated forecasts, National Weather Service alerts, and advanced computer model data to keep you informed and prepared no matter where you are. Experience rich features tailored for Android devices to help you navigate the weather confidently.

## Rankings

- #175,140 — Overall
- #79 — 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.wdrb.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users like WDRB Weather for its helpful forecasts and meteorologist content, with many preferring it as a longtime favorite. However, repeated issues include heavy ads, disruptive notifications, UI/UX changes that hurt usability, radar warning visibility problems, occasional forecast inaccuracies, and video playback problems.

### Pros

- Generally useful weather information and forecasts (e.g., Bardstown)
- Long-time favorite weather app with reliable information
- Content from meteorologists is valued and adds credibility
- The app is well-built and works well for many users

### Cons

- Excessive ads and intrusive advertising throughout the app
- Loud, disruptive push notifications that can't be easily muted
- UI/UX changes and updates that degrade usability (map and layout issues)
- Radar/warning overlays do not prioritize tornado warnings, making them hard to see
- Forecasts can be inaccurate and data not consistently curated by WDRB

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