# StormTracker 21

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wfmj.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WFMJ Television, Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 41,731
- **Rating:** 4.34 / 5 (207 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.605
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2016-02-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wfmj.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wsi.com](http://www.wsi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wfmj.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.wfmj.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

StormTracker 21 by WFMJ is your essential mobile weather app designed to keep you informed and safe. Featuring 250-meter high-resolution radar, future radar tracking, and satellite cloud imagery, it provides the most detailed and up-to-date weather information for your viewing region.

This app offers multiple hourly updates on current weather, daily and hourly forecasts, and allows you to save your favorite locations. Integrated GPS ensures real-time location awareness, while severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service keep you prepared. Opt-in push notifications provide timely warnings to keep you safe during severe weather events.

## Rankings

- #324,168 — 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.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.wfmj.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

StormTracker 21 offers reliable local weather forecasts and customizable text alerts, making it popular among users seeking timely updates. However, many users report frequent crashes, freezing, and inaccurate location detection. Excessive and loud advertisements, particularly during emergency alerts, significantly impact the user experience. Despite these issues, the app's design and breadth of weather information remain appreciated.

### Pros

- Provides up to date local weather forecasts and severe weather alerts.
- Customizable text notifications for weather updates and local sports scores.
- User-friendly design with a variety of weather information available.
- Reliable for those who rely on frequent weather updates and alerts.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes and freezes reported by many users.
- Inaccurate location detection affecting radar and weather information.
- Excessive and intrusive advertisements, especially during emergency alerts.
- App runs in background and can be difficult to stop, causing frustration.
- Loud, annoying ads that disrupt user experience.

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