# WJAR Radar

> WJAR and Storm Team 10 is proud to announce a weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wjar.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 32,833
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (439 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2012-05-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wjar.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www2.turnto10.com/](http://www2.turnto10.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://turnto10.com/station/privacy](http://turnto10.com/station/privacy)

## Description

WJAR Radar offers Android users a comprehensive weather experience powered by Storm Team 10. Features include ultra-high 250 meter radar resolution and future radar tracking to predict severe weather paths. Stay updated with current conditions refreshed multiple times per hour and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery.

Customize your weather monitoring by adding favorite locations and leveraging integrated GPS capabilities. Receive timely severe weather alerts certified by the National Weather Service, complemented by opt-in push notifications to ensure your safety. The app provides hourly and daily forecasts updated from sophisticated computer models, making it an essential tool for weather awareness and planning.

## Rankings

- #357,314 — 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.wjar.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

WJAR Radar is appreciated for its accurate local weather forecasts, easy-to-use radar, and trusted news team. Users rely on it daily for planning and enjoy its alerts. However, multiple users report readability issues with red temperature text, slow loading times, buffering in video forecasts, and excessive frost notifications without an option to disable them. Despite these issues, it remains a preferred app for local weather information.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable local weather forecasts.
- Easy to use radar map and weather alerts.
- Provides useful daily updates for planning.
- Trusted local news and weather source with a strong team.
- Long-term dependable app for users.

### Cons

- Temperature color scheme (red text) is difficult to read, especially on weekly and hourly views.
- App takes a long time to load or display updated forecasts, causing delays.
- Video forecasts buffer excessively, impacting user experience.
- Excessive and unmanageable frost notifications that cannot be turned off.

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