# WIBW 13 Weather app

> NE Kansas’ #1 choice for weather: Hourly & daily forecasts, radar, alerts & more

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wibw.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 79,428
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,886 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.508
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-13
- **First published:** 2018-03-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wibw.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wibw.com/](https://www.wibw.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wibw.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wibw.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WIBW 13 Weather App offers Northeast Kansas residents the most accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts from the region's leading weather team. Featuring hourly and 10-day daily forecasts, users can effortlessly plan their days ahead. The app includes high-resolution 250 meter radar and satellite imagery, allowing real-time tracking of weather changes.

Severe weather alerts from both the 13 NEWS Weather team and the National Weather Service ensure you stay informed and safe during storms. Interactive radar and future radar tools show storm paths, complemented by live meteorologist streams and daily weather videos. With a user-friendly design, GPS integration for current location weather, and the ability to save favorite locations, this app is an essential tool for anyone in Northeast Kansas.

## Rankings

- #245,319 — Overall
- #51 — 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.wibw.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Accurate weather alerts and forecasts
- Easy to navigate and understand
- Reliable for storm alerts and updates
- Offers information regardless of geographical location
- Great interface for tracking weather conditions

### Cons

- Issues with notification settings and excessive notifications
- Location detection problems leading to inaccuracies
- Radar on the app does not match the website
- App performance issues such as slowness and glitchiness
- Inconsistency between app and TV weather reports

## Similar extensions and apps

- [KCWY News 13 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kcwy.android.weather) — 1,611 users, 4.52 / 5
- [WBKO First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wbko.android.weather) — 57,554 users, 4.75 / 5
- [KAKE First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kake.android.weather) — 116,798 users, 3.95 / 5
- [Fox4 KC Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wdaf.android.weather) — 130,343 users, 3.28 / 5
- [KSN Storm Track 3](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ksnw.android.baron.weather) — 53,608 users, 3.78 / 5
- [WJFW WeatherWatch 12](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wjfw.weather) — 4,482 users, 4.80 / 5
- [WBBJ Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wbbj.android.weather) — 42,379 users, 4.26 / 5
- [Storm Team 12](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kwch.android.weather) — 349,436 users, 4.60 / 5
- [KSWO First Alert 7 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kswo.android.weather) — 94,997 users, 4.60 / 5
- [KSNB Local4 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.khas.android.weather) — 29,804 users, 4.68 / 5
- [WABI TV5 Weather App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wabi.android.weather) — 21,862 users, 4.65 / 5
- [KRCG 13 WEATHER AUTHORITY](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.krcg.android.weather) — 16,358 users, 4.79 / 5

---

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