# WKTV StormTracker 2 Weather

> The WKTV Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wktv.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heartland Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 33,620
- **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (236 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.517
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-24
- **First published:** 2017-01-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wktv.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wktv.com](https://www.wktv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wktv.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.wktv.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

The WKTV StormTracker 2 Weather Chrome extension offers users real-time weather updates tailored specifically for our viewing area. With access to station content optimized for mobile users, it boasts 250-meter radar resolution—the finest available—for precise weather tracking. The app features high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, future radar projections to anticipate severe weather, and current weather conditions updated multiple times hourly.

Users can add and save favorite locations, utilize an integrated GPS for real-time location tracking, and receive daily and hourly forecasts refreshed hourly from advanced computer models. Additionally, opt-in push alerts ensure timely severe weather warnings from the National Weather Service to keep users safe and informed.

## Rankings

- #353,317 — 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.wktv.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Convenient and user-friendly interface
- Reliable and accurate weather forecasts
- Keeps users up to date on local weather and storm alerts
- Helpful notifications for severe weather
- Dependable for central New York forecasts

### Cons

- App frequently provides outdated forecasts
- Unresponsive on certain devices (e.g., Samsung Note 9)
- Issues with default location settings
- Delayed alerts for severe weather
- Need to uninstall/reinstall for updated information

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