# 27StormTrack

> WKOW is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wkow.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Allen Media Broadcasting
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 110,789
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (765 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-27
- **First published:** 2012-11-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wkow.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wkow.com/contact/](https://www.wkow.com/contact/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wkow.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.wkow.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

27StormTrack is a comprehensive weather app by WKOW, delivering detailed weather information optimized for Android users. It offers 250-meter radar—the highest resolution available—and future radar to track upcoming severe weather. The app provides high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, current weather updates multiple times per hour, and hourly computer model forecasts.

Users can save favorite locations, benefit from a fully integrated GPS for location awareness, and receive severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push notifications help keep users safe by alerting them promptly during severe weather events, making 27StormTrack an essential tool for staying informed and prepared.

## Rankings

- #210,971 — 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.wkow.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for accuracy and a clean, intuitive interface with useful radar. However, multiple reviews consistently note missing or inconsistent data (dew point, humidity, wind, sunrise/sunset) and temp display issues in the status/notification bar after updates. Ads are frequently criticized as intrusive and slowing critical weather updates. Some users report reliability concerns and slow launch times. Overall, strong core forecasting features overshadowed by UX problems related to data visibility and ads.

### Pros

- High accuracy of forecasts (consistently praised as among the best)
- Intuitive, easy-to-use UI with clear information
- Radar visualization for tracking storms (valued by users)
- Temp shown in the notification bar when the feature is functioning (valued by some users)

### Cons

- Temperature display in the status bar/lock screen is inconsistent or removed after updates
- Missing key metrics (dew point, humidity, wind speed, sunrise/sunset) from the main screen
- Intrusive/unduly frequent ads that hinder use and delay critical weather updates
- Reliability concerns with some data (temperatures and radar accuracy)
- Slow launch times / performance issues reported by users

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