# WFSB First Alert Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wfsb.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 32,813
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (550 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2022-03-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wfsb.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wfsb.com/](https://www.wfsb.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wfsb.com/privacy-policy](https://www.wfsb.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The **WFSB First Alert Weather App** delivers precise, up-to-date weather information tailored for our viewing region. Featuring 250-meter radar—the highest resolution available—and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, this app provides detailed insights into current weather patterns.

Stay ahead of severe conditions with future radar tracking and multiple daily updates of current weather, hourly and daily forecasts. You can add your favorite locations, ensuring personalized weather updates wherever you go. Integrated GPS allows seamless location detection for accurate forecasts. Plus, opt-in push notifications and National Weather Service alerts keep you informed and safe during severe weather events.

## Rankings

- #357,706 — 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.wfsb.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the WFSB First Alert Weather app for its accurate local forecasts, dependable information, and detailed radar features. The app is favored for tracking storms and planning travel. However, multiple users report issues with intrusive and loud audible notifications that cannot be disabled, frequent repetitive ads, occasional radar functionality problems, and discrepancies between app forecasts and official weather reports. Despite these drawbacks, many consider it the best local weather app for Connecticut.

### Pros

- Accurate and dependable weather information.
- Useful radar features that help with travel and storm tracking.
- Up-to-date local weather alerts and forecasts.
- Easy to use interface with expandable daily and hourly forecasts.
- Preferred app for Connecticut weather among users.

### Cons

- Frequent loud and unwanted audible notifications even when turned off.
- Heavy and repetitive advertisements interrupting user experience.
- Radar sometimes not up-to-date or has issues like lack of auto-rotate.
- Discrepancies between app forecasts and official meteorologist forecasts.
- Some users experience slow loading times and difficulty accessing alerts.

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