# QC News PinPoint Weather

> The power of Queen City News’s PinPoint Weather Team in the palm of your hand!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wjzy.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 22,856
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (108 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.1.700000008
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2015-10-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 119 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wjzy.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://qcnews.com](http://qcnews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy/](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Experience the power of Queen City News's PinPoint Weather Team with the QC News PinPoint Weather Chrome extension. This app offers current forecasts with GPS integration for precise local weather conditions. Track storms in real-time using the interactive radar map, zooming down to your exact location. Enjoy daily and hourly forecasts to plan your day effectively.

Access expert video forecasts from Chief Meteorologist Tara Lane and the PinPoint Weather Team for in-depth weather insights. Stream live severe weather coverage within the app to stay informed and protect what matters. Customize notifications for advisories, watches, and warnings tailored to your preferred locations. Share your own weather photos and videos, contributing to the community and potentially featured on Queen City News.

## Rankings

- #410,822 — 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.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.wjzy.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's accurate forecasts, timely severe weather alerts, and comprehensive weather coverage, making it their go-to local weather source. However, many report frequent crashes, freezing, and failure to load critical data like radar and location. The live streaming feature appears broken for some, and intrusive ads detract from usability. Overall, while the app offers valuable weather information, stability and performance issues frustrate users.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts
- Helpful severe weather alerts
- Preferred source for local news and weather updates
- Contains radar and weather map features
- Provides a good user experience when functioning properly

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Fails to load location or weather data reliably
- Live streaming feature no longer works
- Intrusive ads negatively impact user experience
- Performance issues leading to unreliable app functionality

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