# WHSV-TV3 Weather

> The WHSV-TV3 Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.whsv.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 33,341
- **Rating:** 4.69 / 5 (613 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2018-03-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whsv.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.whsv.com/](https://www.whsv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.whsv.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.whsv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WHSV-TV3 Weather App provides up-to-the-minute weather information for our viewing area, perfect for mobile users seeking accurate forecasts and alerts. With 250-meter resolution radar and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, users can monitor future radar paths to track severe weather efficiently.

Features include current weather updates multiple times per hour, daily and hourly forecasts refreshed hourly, and the ability to add and save favorite locations. The integrated GPS ensures you have personalized weather awareness. Opt-in push alerts keep you safe with real-time severe weather notifications from the National Weather Service.

## Rankings

- #355,427 — 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.whsv.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the WHSV-TV3 Weather app for its accurate local forecasts, helpful severe weather alerts, and trusted meteorologists. Many appreciate the detailed updates and customizable notifications tailored to their needs. However, common complaints include too many notifications that are not always relevant, intrusive full-screen video ads with sound, app stability problems such as freezing and video loading issues, and visual glitches like radar map misalignment. Overall, the app is valued for local accuracy but could improve in notification management and ad presentation for better user experience.

### Pros

- Highly accurate and detailed local weather forecasts tailored for the Harrisonburg, VA area.
- Helpful severe weather notifications and alerts that keep users informed and prepared.
- Easy to navigate with good radar functionality and many customizable options.
- Trusted and well-liked local weather team providing informative updates.
- Hourly temperature updates are beneficial, especially for users with specific health concerns.

### Cons

- Excessive and frequent notifications, sometimes unrelated to severe weather events, leading to user annoyance.
- Full-page video ads with audio that disrupt app usage and cause usability issues.
- App freezing and loading problems, including videos not playing properly and app crashing on open.
- Maps and radar alignment issues causing confusion when interpreting the radar images.
- Repetitive and elongated splash screens and meteorologist images when changing screens, which some users find unnecessary.

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