# Mid-Michigan NOW StormReady WX

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.weyi.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 11,146
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (175 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2015-09-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weyi.android.weather)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://nbc25news.com/station/privacy](http://nbc25news.com/station/privacy)

## Description

"Mid-Michigan NOW StormReady WX" is a comprehensive weather app providing users with high-resolution radar, future radar tracking, current weather updates, daily and hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Designed for convenience, it features location awareness, allows users to save favorite locations, and sends opt-in push alerts to keep you informed and safe during severe weather conditions.

## Rankings

- #541,566 — 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.weyi.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Mid-Michigan NOW StormReady WX app for its timely weather updates, local news focus, and simplicity. However, common complaints include unreliable notifications, app freezing issues, outdated video reports, and limited interactive features. Some users also question the accuracy of long-term forecasts. Overall, it is favored for honest reporting and better reliability compared to other apps but has notable areas needing improvement.

### Pros

- Provides timely weather updates and alerts.
- Offers local news and weather information relevant to Michigan.
- Simple and easy to use interface.
- Generally appreciated for real and honest news reporting.
- Better and more accurate than some popular weather apps.

### Cons

- Notifications often do not work properly or are unreliable.
- App tends to freeze or crashes frequently for some users.
- Forecast videos and taped reports are not updated in a timely manner.
- Lacks interactive features such as tapping alerts on maps for detailed information and no legend for alert colors.
- Accuracy of forecasts beyond a couple of days is questioned by multiple users.

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