# abc27 Weather

> Download the abc27 Weather app for fast, accurate local weather and alerts.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.whtm.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 102,367
- **Rating:** 3.57 / 5 (517 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2012-09-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whtm.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.abc27.com/](http://www.abc27.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

Stay prepared for any weather with the abc27 Weather Chrome extension, powered by the trusted StormTrack Center. Get Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s most accurate hour-by-hour and weekly forecasts, alongside live interactive radar that lets you track storms in real-time. The extension sends personalized severe weather alerts directly to your desktop with audio cues, helping you and your family stay safe.

Beyond local updates, abc27 Weather provides national forecasts, current conditions, and live streaming video from ABC 27. Customize multiple locations, share weather conditions via social channels, and stay informed about local closings and delays. This extension harnesses advanced radar technology and digital features, offering a user-friendly experience for reliable weather information at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #218,685 — 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.whtm.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the local radar and ABC27 News integration, and some have used it for years with positive sentiment. However, reliability and UX problems dominate: video forecasts often don’t play, the 7-day forecast malfunctions, temperature display is missing, crashes occur regularly, and full-screen ads disrupt usage. Update notifications can be unreliable and locations may shift. Overall, users want a more stable, ad-light app with accurate forecasts.

### Pros

- Local radar is available at your fingertips.
- Strong integration with ABC27 News/weather content.
- Generally dependable weather information when the app is functioning.
- Has been used for years with mostly positive results.

### Cons

- Weather videos won’t play or are unreliable.
- 7-day forecast stops or malfunctions and doesn’t update.
- Temperature icon/tray display missing and temperature data not showing.
- Frequent crashes and stability issues (crashes popping up regularly).
- Full-screen ads are intrusive and disrupt usage.

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