# CBS 21 WX

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.whp.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 11,831
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (76 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2014-01-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whp.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.local21news.com/station/](http://www.local21news.com/station/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.local21news.com/station/features/privacy-policy/](http://www.local21news.com/station/features/privacy-policy/)

## Description

CBS 21 WX is a comprehensive weather app developed by WHP, designed specifically for Android users. It offers access to exclusive station content along with high-resolution 250 meter radar — the highest detail available. Users can track future radar to see approaching severe weather, view satellite cloud imagery, and receive current weather updates multiple times per hour.

The app also provides hourly and daily forecasts updated with advanced computer models. Favorite locations can be saved and accessed easily, and integrated GPS enables precise current location awareness. Safety is prioritized with severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and opt-in push notifications, ensuring you stay informed and protected during any weather conditions.

## Rankings

- #529,389 — 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.whp.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

CBS 21 WX app is appreciated for its local weather and hometown news content and generally user-friendly design. However, multiple users report issues with inaccurate or delayed weather data, poor location tracking features, and absence of detailed precipitation amounts. Some also mention app crashes, excessive ads, and outdated information as drawbacks. While it appeals to fans of local news personalities, reliability concerns around weather reporting remain prevalent.

### Pros

- Provides local weather and hometown news effectively.
- Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface for some users.
- Includes information by known local personalities (e.g., Tom Russell).
- Mostly accurate weather predictions in certain cases.
- Good integration with local news content.

### Cons

- Inaccurate or delayed weather information, especially radar and current conditions.
- App struggles with location services, including "Follow Me" feature and moving the location dot.
- Lack of detailed precipitation accumulation data (e.g., snow or rain amounts).
- App contains too many ads and outdated data sections (e.g., daily section not updated since 2016).
- Crashes or fails to open for some users.

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