# Storm Team 8- WOOD TV8 Weather

> Storm Team 8 delivers the most accurate forecast in West Michigan, on the go.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wood.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 178,512
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (1,380 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.1.700000001
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2014-11-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 123 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wood.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://woodtv.com](http://woodtv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy/](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Stay prepared with the Storm Team 8 WOOD TV8 Weather Chrome extension, delivering precise hour-by-hour, daily, and 8-day forecasts tailored for Grand Rapids and West Michigan. This free app provides real-time current conditions based on your location, interactive radar for tracking severe weather, and customizable alerts to keep you and your family safe. Access school closings, power outage updates, and live News 8 broadcasts all in one place.

Featuring exclusive local content like Bill's Blog, Ask Ellen, and Watching the Skies, Storm Team 8 ensures you're always informed about the latest weather developments. Whether you're at home or traveling across the U.S., rely on this app for trusted meteorological updates right from your browser.

## Rankings

- #168,348 — Overall
- #45 — 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.REGISTER`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.wood.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show the app provides quick forecasts and useful area-specific weather info, and can be effective for tracking hazardous weather. However, many users report reliability problems (crashes, slow open), a divisive redesign with a preference for the old version, confusing navigation and alert problems, and inconsistent radar/data accuracy. The strongest recurring themes are stability problems, UX/design backlash, and reliability of weather information.

### Pros

- Quick and reliable daily forecasts for planning.
- Localized radar can be highly accurate for some locations.
- Useful for tracking hazardous weather and staying informed when away from home.
- Helpful for daily weather tracking and planning.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and slow launch times; app reliability is poor.
- Strong dissatisfaction with the new app version; users want the old version back due to usability issues.
- Navigation and alert/locations issues; counter-intuitive UI, lost saved locations, and incorrect city alerts.
- Inconsistent or inaccurate weather/radar data across locations.

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