# StormTeam2

> Storm Team 2 is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wgrz.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TEGNA
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 126,626
- **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (1,977 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.517
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-17
- **First published:** 2010-07-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wgrz.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wgrz.com/company/contact/default.aspx](http://www.wgrz.com/company/contact/default.aspx)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kgw.com/privacy](https://www.kgw.com/privacy)

## Description

StormTeam2 is a comprehensive weather app designed to provide highly accurate and timely weather updates for Android devices. It offers access to exclusive station content tailored for mobile users, featuring a 250-meter resolution radar—the highest available—for detailed precipitation tracking. Users can view future radar imagery to anticipate severe weather movements and high-resolution satellite cloud images for broader weather visualization.

Key functionalities include multiple daily updates on current weather conditions, hourly updated daily and hourly forecasts derived from advanced computer models, and the ability to save and manage favorite locations. The app integrates GPS functionality to provide timely weather data based on the user's current location. Additionally, StormTeam2 delivers critical severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and offers opt-in push notifications to ensure user safety during adverse weather events. This app is an essential tool for those seeking precise and real-time weather information on their mobile devices.

## Rankings

- #198,234 — Overall
- #172 — Weather (Free)

## 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.wgrz.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, StormTeam2 is praised for being easy to use with strong radar and local coverage. Users frequently cite quick access to data and effective radar details. However, recurring complaints focus on recent updates that degraded usability, removed or limited real-time/past radar views, and occasional data inaccuracies. Many request reverting to the previous design. The app remains valuable when functioning properly, but update-related usability issues drive notable user dissatisfaction.

### Pros

- Easy to use and navigate
- Radar feature with detailed past and future views
- Accurate, local weather information
- Provides quick, concise weather data

### Cons

- Major UI updates ruined usability; many users want the old version back
- Past/real-time radar views have been removed or limited; only 6-hour or 24-hour options available
- Radar and weather data can be inaccurate or inconsistent in some regions
- Significant interface redesigns are criticized and not well received

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