# Fox8 Max Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wghp.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 112,331
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (715 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2015-04-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 85 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wghp.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://myfox8.com](http://myfox8.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

Fox8 Max Weather brings you the latest and most accurate weather information tailored specifically for your region. This Chrome extension provides access to station-specific content optimized for mobile use, featuring the highest resolution 250-meter radar and future radar capabilities for tracking severe weather movements. The app delivers high-resolution satellite cloud imagery alongside current weather updates that refresh multiple times per hour. Users can view daily and hourly forecasts updated hourly from advanced computer models.

Additional features include the ability to add and save favorite locations, fully integrated GPS for real-time location awareness, and vital severe weather alerts sourced from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push notifications ensure you stay safe during severe weather conditions, making Fox8 Max Weather an essential tool for staying informed and prepared.

## Rankings

- #208,971 — 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.wghp.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciated the app's clear, reliable weather info and neat display before recent updates. However, many report issues after updates: removal of widget options, missing video forecasts, unreliable or delayed weather alerts, inaccurate radar/map alignment, data inaccuracies, slow loading, frequent crashes, and ad-related performance problems. These consistent issues have led users to lose trust and consider alternative apps despite liking the app's original design and features.

### Pros

- Originally had reliable and clear weather information
- Clean and neat display setup and functionality
- Good weather animation timeline and maps (before recent updates)
- Favorite app for weather forecasts in the past

### Cons

- Recent updates removed preferred widget sizes, limiting home screen customization
- Video weather content and forecasts are missing or unavailable
- Weather alerts are delayed, not sent, or not reliable
- Map and radar alignment is often inaccurate; radar data is glitchy or off-track
- App frequently crashes or fails to load, especially after updates
- Weather data (daily forecast, temperatures, precipitation) often inaccurate or inconsistent with TV reports
- App performance is slow with long loading times and excessive ads causing delays

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