# WNDU First Alert Weather > The WNDU Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wndu.android.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wndu.android.weather) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.wndu.android.weather` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Gray Media - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 41,856 - **Rating:** 4.74 / 5 (668 ratings) - **Version:** 6.2.512 - **Last updated:** 2026-05-29 - **First published:** 2018-05-02 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 95 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wndu.android.weather) - **Website:** [https://www.wndu.com/](https://www.wndu.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wndu.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wndu.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description The **WNDU First Alert Weather** Chrome extension provides comprehensive and up-to-date weather information tailored for our viewing region. Key features include 250 meter radar—the highest resolution available—and high-resolution satellite cloud imagery. Users can view future radar to track severe weather movement and receive current weather updates multiple times per hour. The app offers daily and hourly forecasts refreshed regularly using advanced computer models. With integrated GPS, users can easily get weather details for their current location or save favorite places. Opt-in push alerts offer critical warnings from the National Weather Service, helping you stay safe during severe weather events. This extension is an essential tool for anyone seeking timely and accurate weather updates directly in their browser. ## Rankings - #322,847 — Overall - #168 — 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.wndu.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary WNDU First Alert Weather app is praised for its accurate, local, and user-friendly weather updates with useful radar and notifications. However, users frequently express frustration over recent updates that removed temperature display from the status bar and introduced intrusive voice alerts. There are recurring technical issues with video playback and widgets not updating, along with concerns about excessive and misleading advertisements. Some users also lament the removal of extended forecast features they previously relied on. ### Pros - Provides quick, easy, and informative weather updates. - Offers accurate and precise weather information trusted by users. - Local weather updates with nonintrusive local ads enhance user experience. - Radar functionality is more accurate compared to some other local apps. - Useful notifications available directly in the notification bar for easy access. ### Cons - Recent updates removed current temperature from the notification/status bar, causing user dissatisfaction. - Severe weather alerts can be intrusive or have poor voice notification implementation. - Videos and widgets often fail to load or update properly, reducing usability. - Excessive advertisements including misleading ones diminish app value and readability. - Lack of longer-term forecast options (e.g., 10 or 16-day forecast) frustrates some users. ## Similar extensions and apps - [WEAU 13 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weau.android.weather) — 38,594 users, 4.28 / 5 - [WMTV15 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wmtv.android.weather) — 64,725 users, 4.60 / 5 - [WDAM 7 First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wdam.android.weather) — 148,067 users, 4.52 / 5 - [Northern News Now First Alert](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kbjr.android.weather) — 19,594 users, 4.63 / 5 - [WILX First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wilx.android.weather) — 35,061 users, 4.58 / 5 - [WCTV First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wctv.android.weather) — 68,659 users, 4.74 / 5 - [WNEM Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wnem.weather) — 23,239 users, 4.70 / 5 - [WDAY StormTRACKER](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wday.android.weather) — 75,777 users, 4.70 / 5 - [WITN Weather App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.witn.android.weather) — 49,334 users, 4.84 / 5 - [WNWO NBC 24 Weather Authority](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wnwo.android.weather) — 5,393 users, 4.71 / 5 - [13abc First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wtvg.android.weather) — 153,311 users, 4.59 / 5 - [First Alert 6 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wowt.android.weather) — 54,350 users, 4.63 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wndu.android.weather)