WGEM First Alert Weather App

Name: WGEM First Alert Weather App
Rating: 4.529412 (1330 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

By: Gray Media

WGEM is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

Features & Capabilities

The WGEM First Alert Weather App offers Android users a comprehensive weather monitoring experience. With 250-meter resolution radar and future radar projections, users get the most detailed and up-to-date views of severe weather approaching their area. The app provides high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, current weather updates multiple times an hour, and hourly to daily forecasts powered by advanced computer models.

Users can save favorite locations and utilize integrated GPS for precise, local weather information. The app also delivers National Weather Service severe weather alerts and opt-in push notifications to ensure safety during dangerous conditions. WGEM’s dedicated station content makes it a reliable choice for mobile users seeking accurate weather data.

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Version:

6.2.401 Last updated: 2026-04-30

Version code:

602000401

Creation date:

2012-11-30

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

97.57MB

Email:

ne*****@quincymedia.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

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# 238,289 ▼ 343

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Developed by:

Gray Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wgem.android.weather

Email:

ne*****@quincymedia.com

Website:

http://m.wgem.com/App-Support-Form.html?pid=13930

User Reviews

The WGEM First Alert Weather App is praised for accurate weather forecasts, an easy-to-use interface, and useful weather alerts. Users find it comprehensive and helpful for real-time conditions and safety. However, many report frequent annoying notifications, performance problems like freezing and slow load times, intrusive ads, and radar feature limitations. Additionally, lack of adequate app support frustrates users. Despite some improvements, these issues affect the overall user experience, though dedicated users continue to use it for reliable weather information.

Pros

Accurate weather forecasting and dependable updates
Easy to navigate user interface
Comprehensive weather information including radar, storms, alerts, and temperature
Useful notifications for severe weather that help keep users safe
Quick access to local and surrounding area weather

Cons

Frequent and repetitive notifications, including non-critical alerts that annoy users
App performance issues such as freezing, slow loading, and crashes, especially after updates
Ads interrupting video playback and overall app experience
Radar issues including poor color scheme, inability to access past radar views, and unreliable radar especially during severe weather
Lack of responsive app support and ineffective customer service