# 69News WX

> 69News is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wfmz.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WFMZ
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 110,889
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (813 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.513
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2013-10-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 115 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wfmz.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wfmz.com/mobile](http://www.wfmz.com/mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wfmz.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.wfmz.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

69News WX offers a comprehensive weather experience tailored for mobile users. Enjoy access to exclusive station content, high-resolution 250 meter radar, and future radar to track severe weather pathways. Stay informed with current conditions updated multiple times per hour, alongside daily and hourly forecasts refined through advanced computer models. Personalize your experience by adding favorite locations and leverage integrated GPS for precise local weather data. The app also delivers high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and timely severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push notifications ensure you remain safe during severe weather events, making 69News WX a reliable companion for your weather needs.

## Rankings

- #210,356 — 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.wfmz.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, 69News WX offers accurate forecasts and strong radar features, and many users appreciate it as a low-ads alternative to other weather apps. The long-range radar and local forecasts are repeatedly praised, and the app is handy for quick weather checks. However, multiple reviews report stability problems after updates—crashes, non-updating widgets, and radar/map display issues. Users also miss the dew point data after updates, and some find the ad load intrusive on Android. Reliability and UI consistency need attention, but the app remains valuable for radar and forecast information when it’s behaving.

### Pros

- Forecasts and almanac data are accurate and improved over competitors.
- Radar features are strong, especially the long-range future radar.
- Weather information is accessible quickly and reliably anytime.
- Android app has a relatively light, non-intrusive ad experience.
- Good alternative to other weather apps with local forecast from the news.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability after updates.
- Widget issues: widget not updating or causing crashes.
- Radar/map display problems after updates, e.g., radar unreliable or not rotating.
- Dew point data removed or unreadable after updates.
- Ad load intrusive on Android.

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