# WPDE WX

> WPDE WX is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wpde.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 60,368
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (889 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2014-06-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wpde.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.carolinalive.com/about/contact\_us.aspx](http://www.carolinalive.com/about/contact_us.aspx)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/](https://sbgi.net/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WPDE WX is a comprehensive weather app designed for Android users who want detailed and timely weather information. It features access to station-specific content tailored for mobile users, 250-meter high-resolution radar, and future radar to track severe weather patterns. The app offers high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, current weather updates multiple times per hour, and detailed daily and hourly forecasts refreshed hourly.

Users can save their favorite locations and utilize a fully integrated GPS for precise, current location weather awareness. WPDE WX also provides severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and opt-in push notifications to keep users informed and safe during severe weather conditions. This app combines advanced weather data visualization with user-friendly features for a reliable weather tracking experience.

## Rankings

- #276,690 — Overall
- #185 — 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.wpde.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate WPDE WX for its accuracy, ease of use, and comprehensive weather information including multiple locations and storm tracking. It is considered a trusted source for local weather and useful for daily planning. However, several users report issues with the widget display, notification settings resetting, and significant performance problems especially during severe weather, causing slow load times and unreliable functionality after certain updates.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts.
- Easy to use with helpful features like multiple location support and storm mapping.
- Provides detailed and up-to-date weather information and news.
- Useful hourly weather predictions to plan daily activities.
- Trusted source for local weather with good storm and precipitation info.

### Cons

- Widget display issue with narrow line instead of full temperature view.
- Notification settings for precipitation reset themselves after reopening the app.
- Performance problems during severe weather days, including slow loading and app functionality issues.
- App reliability concerns and slow loading times experienced by some users after updates.

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