# WEAU 13 First Alert Weather

> The WEAU 13 First Alert App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.weau.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 38,594
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (592 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2018-03-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 115 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weau.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.weau.com](https://www.weau.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.weau.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.weau.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WEAU 13 First Alert Weather App delivers real-time weather updates tailored for our viewing region. Featuring the highest resolution 250 meter radar and satellite cloud imagery, users can view current conditions multiple times per hour. The app includes future radar to track severe weather movement, daily and hourly forecasts updated hourly, and a fully integrated GPS for precise location tracking. With the ability to save favorite locations and opt-in push alerts, the app ensures you stay informed and safe during severe weather events through National Weather Service alerts.

## Rankings

- #333,952 — 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.weau.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

WEAU 13 First Alert Weather is praised for its detailed, accurate local forecasts and interactive radar, making it a trusted app for monitoring changing weather conditions and severe storms. Users find the interface user-friendly and appreciate verbal alerts. However, the app is criticized for frequent, often irrelevant alerts, intrusive and lengthy ads before forecasts, and occasional delays or inaccuracies in updates during critical weather events. Additionally, the notification system and readability issues detract from the user experience.

### Pros

- Provides detailed and accurate local weather information, especially useful for storm tracking and radar updates.
- Interactive radar map that updates frequently enhances storm monitoring.
- User-friendly interface with a clear and easy-to-read format appreciated by users.
- Trusted source for local weather compared to national apps.
- Offers verbal alerts and multiple weather options that users find valuable.

### Cons

- App displays frequent and annoying non-severe 'station alert' notifications that many users find pointless and disruptive.
- Presence of ads, including long video ads before accessing forecasts, which frustrate users wanting quick information.
- Some users experience inaccurate or outdated updates, particularly during severe weather events.
- Notification system is criticized for delivering old or useless alerts and loud alert sounds that cannot be turned off.
- Issues with readability due to colors blending into the background, making temperature and details hard to read.

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