# WJHL Weather

> Interactive radar plus the forecast, wx alerts, and more for the Tri-Cities.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wjhl.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 54,164
- **Rating:** 3.05 / 5 (556 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.1.700000001
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-17
- **First published:** 2010-08-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 122 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wjhl.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wjhl.com](http://www.wjhl.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wjhl.com/privacy-policy](http://www.wjhl.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Stay ahead of the weather with the WJHL Weather Chrome extension designed specifically for the Tri-Cities. This app features live interactive radar with multiple layering options, enabling you to track storms in real time and see their paths clearly. Customizable severe weather alerts notify you with home screen and audio alerts, ensuring you and your family stay safe.

Receive the most accurate hour-by-hour forecasts from trusted Storm Team 11 experts, covering the next day and week for Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Additional features include up-to-date video forecasts, current weather conditions, shareable updates via text, email, or social media, multiple custom location tracking, and notifications for closings and delays. WJHL Weather combines advanced technology and user-friendly design to keep you informed and prepared at all times.

## Rankings

- #289,517 — Overall
- #174 — 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.REGISTER`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.wjhl.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciated the app for localized and accurate weather info, especially radar in older versions. However, recent updates introduced issues such as poor location tracking, difficult-to-understand radar that moves too quickly, and app instability with freezing and crashes. Many disliked the intrusive ads and confusing new layout, leading some to uninstall or switch apps. Overall, the update negatively impacted usability and reliability.

### Pros

- Localized weather info for the Tri-Cities TN area
- Radar feature was previously good with detailed increments
- Simple and easy to navigate in older versions
- Accurate weather information before recent updates
- Ads are not excessive for some users

### Cons

- App frequently fails to update or show current location accurately
- Recent updates have made the radar feature less useful and harder to interpret
- App often loads slowly, freezes, or crashes requiring reinstallation
- Advertisements are intrusive and sometimes misleading, ruining user experience
- New layout is confusing and less user friendly compared to prior versions

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