# WKBN 27 Weather - Youngstown

> Download the WKBN Weather app for accurate, local weather at your fingertips.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wkbn.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 60,193
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (420 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.1.1302
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-17
- **First published:** 2014-11-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 120 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wkbn.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://wkbn.com](http://wkbn.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wkbn.com/privacy-policy](http://www.wkbn.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The WKBN 27 Weather app offers reliable, customized weather forecasts tailored to Youngstown, OH. Powered by the trusted Storm Team 27, users receive the most accurate hour-by-hour updates and live VIPIR radar to track storms in real time. The app also provides personal alert notifications, ensuring you stay informed of significant weather changes and severe weather warnings. Whether you are home or traveling within the U.S., access current conditions, weather videos, and news headlines seamlessly. User-friendly features like multiple custom location tracking and easy sharing options via text, email, and social media enhance your weather experience.

With advanced radar technology and comprehensive weather coverage, WKBN 27 Weather is your go-to app to stay prepared and safe, delivering fast and local weather updates directly to your device.

## Rankings

- #277,046 — 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.wkbn.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Cons

- Excessive ads interrupting access to critical weather information.
- App often fails to load or update correctly.
- Confusing interface that many users find difficult to navigate.
- Alerts sometimes arrive too late or not at all.
- The app loses saved settings frequently.

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