WMBF First Alert Weather

Name: WMBF First Alert Weather
Rating: 4.78 (1005 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

By: Gray Media

WMBFNews is proud to announce a full featured weather app

Features & Capabilities

WMBF First Alert Weather is a comprehensive mobile weather app designed to keep you informed and safe. It provides access to exclusive station content tailored for mobile users, including high-resolution 250 meter radar—the highest available—to track storms and severe weather.

The app features future radar projections, satellite cloud imagery, and current weather updates multiple times per hour. With hourly updated daily and hourly forecasts, you can plan your day precisely. You can add and save favorite locations and benefit from fully integrated GPS for accurate, location-based weather information. Stay protected with severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and optional push notifications that deliver timely warnings.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather

By:

Gray Media

Downloads:

87,144

Rating:

4.78

(1,005) 1 new ratings

Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-05-29

Version code:

602000512

Creation date:

2011-04-14

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

98.75MB

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 228,656 ▼ 910

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Gray Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wmbf.android.weather

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

Website:

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/8273071/contact-wmbf-news?navl

User Reviews

Users appreciate WMBF First Alert Weather for its accurate local forecasts, timely severe weather alerts, and detailed radar, particularly useful for those in coastal or storm-prone areas. However, multiple reviewers report app stability issues like crashing and freezing, inconsistent data updates, concerns about battery drain, lack of certain features like future radar, and intrusive advertisements during critical alerts, which degrade user experience.

Pros

Provides accurate and up-to-date local weather forecasts and severe weather alerts, including tornado warnings and hurricanes.
Offers detailed radar and forecasting information relevant to the Myrtle Beach area and similar locations.
App is helpful and informative for weather tracking, making it a go-to app for daily weather updates and severe weather.
Updates and alerts can be accessed exclusively through the app, providing timely notifications beyond traditional newscasts.

Cons

The app frequently crashes, freezes, or force closes, causing reliability issues for users.
User complaints about inconsistent or delayed updates, including temperature and forecast data not refreshing without reopening the app.
Battery drain concerns due to excessive tracking attempts and outdated map data.
Lack of features such as future radar viewing and detailed rain or lightning strike information.
Intrusive ads during emergency alerts, which frustrate users needing quick and uninterrupted access to weather warnings.

Recent reviews

Superb in all categories

Mi*****, 2025-01-03

After 2 bone-marrow transplants, I cant surf or fish anymore but Im still a huge weather-geek. Jamie and his whole team have become a big part of my every day life. Im grateful for their dedication.