# WITN Weather App

> The WITN Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.witn.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 49,383
- **Rating:** 4.84 / 5 (889 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2018-03-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.witn.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.witn.com/](https://www.witn.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.witn.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.witn.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WITN Weather App provides comprehensive and up-to-date weather information tailored for our viewing region. Featuring 250-meter resolution radar, the highest available, and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, users can closely monitor weather patterns. The app offers frequently updated current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts derived from advanced computer models, and future radar to track the path of severe weather.

Users can save multiple favorite locations and leverage a fully integrated GPS for instant local weather awareness. Opt-in push alerts ensure timely notifications of severe weather threats, with direct alerts from the National Weather Service to keep you safe. Designed specifically for mobile users, this app delivers reliable and detailed weather content anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #302,185 — 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.witn.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

WITN Weather App is praised for its accuracy, reliable radar, and useful weather alerts, making it valuable for everyday use and travel. However, recent updates have caused widget display problems, radar usability issues, and readability concerns due to color schemes. While many users appreciate its ease of use and accurate forecasts, some find new features or presentations less intuitive than before.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts.
- Good radar feature providing a wide range of area views.
- Useful weather alerts including location-based notifications and frost warnings.
- Easy to use and user-friendly interface.
- Helpful for checking weather frequently, especially when traveling or working outdoors.

### Cons

- Recent updates introduced issues with the widget, including reduced temperature times displayed and removal of temperature on status bar.
- Radar maps have usability issues, such as difficulty scrolling and less accuracy than before.
- Some users find the new interface hard to read due to poor color contrast between text and background.
- Certain features like voice announcements are considered annoying by some users.
- New weather forecast presentation is confusing and harder to understand compared to older versions.

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