# WMC5 First Alert Weather

> WMC5 First Alert is proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wmc.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 205,458
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (2,859 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2011-02-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wmc.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wmcactionnews5.com](http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WMC5 First Alert Weather app delivers comprehensive and up-to-date weather information for the Mid-South region, including Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Featuring high-resolution 250 meter radar, future radar tracking, and detailed satellite cloud imagery, the app ensures users stay informed about local weather conditions. Updated multiple times per hour, the app provides hourly and daily forecasts from advanced computer models.

Key features include the ability to save favorite locations, integrated GPS for current position tracking, and critical severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. With opt-in push notifications, users receive timely warnings to stay safe during severe weather events. This full-featured weather app is ideal for residents of Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, Tunica, Forrest City, and surrounding areas in the WMC-TV viewing region.

## Rankings

- #156,896 — Overall
- #125 — Weather (Free)

## 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.wmc.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for accurate, up-to-date weather information, reliable alerts, and handy hourly wind/temperature data. Many also find it convenient for day-to-day use. However, multiple reviews highlight issues with redesigns that clutter the UI and degrade usability, as well as radar changes/removals that make the radar harder to use. Some users feel updates aren’t frequent enough. Overall, it’s a trusted weather resource for many, but navigation and radar functionality are common pain points after updates.

### Pros

- Accurate and dependable weather information.
- Always up to date with timely weather alerts.
- Very useful and convenient for day-to-day weather monitoring.
- Hourly temperatures with humidity and wind data.
- Convenient to see weather on phone and track wind direction.

### Cons

- Redesign/update clutter hurts usability; many want the old version back.
- Radar controls/options were changed or removed, making it harder to use.
- Update frequency feels infrequent; not enough updates.

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