# FOX 2 Detroit: Weather & Radar

> FOX 2 Detroit WJBK weather alerts & forecasts

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wjbk.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fox Television Stations, Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 372,556
- **Rating:** 3.98 / 5 (2,787 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.520
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2013-02-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wjbk.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.fox2detroit.com](https://www.fox2detroit.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fox.com/privacy-policy](https://www.fox.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

FOX 2 Detroit: Weather & Radar is your trusted Weather Authority for metro Detroit. This powerful and free Chrome extension provides quick access to current forecasts, severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, and school closing information. Its intuitive interface features interactive radar maps showing storm movement with past and future projections, lightning data, and high-resolution satellite imagery.

Users can access hourly and 7-day weather updates with GPS integration for precise local conditions, save favorite locations globally, and stream live video forecasts from FOX 2. Additionally, the app offers a live traffic map for metro Detroit to keep you informed on road conditions. Optimized for fast performance on both WiFi and mobile networks, this extension ensures you stay prepared and safe.

## Rankings

- #116,407 — 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.wjbk.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers praise accuracy and radar visuals but report frequent UI/UX regressions after updates, stability issues, and limited alert controls. They want fewer false forecast changes, preserved features (like school closings), and more intuitive layer/alert settings. Overall sentiment is mixed: reliability and visuals are strong, but updates and configurability cause frustration for long-time users.

### Pros

- Accurate forecasts and reliable radar for the Detroit area
- Easy-to-use interface with attractive graphics
- Useful weather and traffic data from Fox 2 Weather
- Trusted, long-time source for local weather

### Cons

- Major UI/UX regressions after updates (missing layer controls, need to customize the map to view alerts)
- Performance issues and crashes; slow to open or won’t stay open
- Forecast and radar accuracy can be inconsistent (fluctuating forecasts, radar misreports)
- Alerts settings are too limited (cannot filter to severe warnings, unwanted alerts)
- Some features removed or harder to access (school closings, cross-border info)

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