WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather

Name: WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather
Rating: 3.74 (754 reviews)
Author: Nexstar Inc.

By: Nexstar Inc. App

The WQAD Weather App gives you the latest weather for our viewing region.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

67,686 ▲ 101

Data as of 2026-07-18

Rating:

3.74

(754)

Version:

6.1.701

Last updated: 2026-03-07

Ranking

#257,386 ▼ 1,116

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather Chrome extension delivers up-to-date, accurate weather information tailored for our viewing region. Featuring 250-meter radar resolution and high-res satellite cloud imagery, users can track current conditions and future severe weather with ease. Updated hourly, this app also offers daily and hourly forecasts generated from advanced computer models.

Beyond real-time data, the extension allows you to save favorite locations and utilizes GPS for precise current location tracking. Stay safe with push alerts for severe weather issued by the National Weather Service, integrated directly into the extension. Whether checking the daily forecast or monitoring storm movement, WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather keeps you informed and prepared.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

6.1.701 Last updated: 2026-03-07

Version code:

601000701

Creation date:

2015-04-09

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:

137.81MB

Email:

br*****@tribune.com

URLs:

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 257,386 ▼ 1,116

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Developed by:

Nexstar Inc.

Google Play Store

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

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User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's accurate radar, detailed forecasts, and robust location settings, which help track weather locally and in other areas. However, multiple reviews express frustration with recent updates introducing intrusive ads, app freezes, and malfunctioning severe weather alerts. Radar performance and location tracking have declined, and many dislike the new user interface and loss of previous features, leading some to consider uninstalling the app.

Pros

Accurate and comprehensive radar including past, current, and future rain data.
Ability to monitor weather for multiple locations, useful for travel or keeping track of family in other areas.
Provides detailed daily and hourly weather forecasts.
Does not drain phone battery excessively.
Offers nationwide weather information with good regional accuracy.

Cons

Recent updates have introduced intrusive full-screen ads that appear on app startup, annoying users.
The app frequently freezes or becomes unresponsive after updates, impacting usability.
Severe weather notifications are unreliable or fail to appear unless the app is actively opened.
Radar features have degraded, including slower loading times, shorter future radar periods, and lack of control over animation speed.
Location tracking is slow or inaccurate post-update, causing incorrect local weather displays.
User interface changes and new color schemes are unwelcome, with loss of valued features like wind chill and quick access to 10-day forecasts.

Recent reviews

WQAD Storm Track 8 Weather. In particular I like the radar which shows past, current and future rain. Settings can be changed to show other types of weather conditions as well. No matter where you live it also has location settings so you can monitor weather in your area if you are travelling or have family or friends that live in another state that are experiencing dangerous weather. I also like the daily weather forecast. Keep the app updated.

M *****, 2024-04-26

Full banner ad on boot up has taken it's toll on me me now, and is vastly annoying. Biggest issue so far, is I'm not getting ANY severe weather notifications, or I won't until I open the app to check. I've uninstalled, and reinstalled with it working for maybe a day, then it goes back to not functioning anymore. All notification setting are on, even on Android, and Samsung's One UI end, and just nothing. Funny enough I praised this app over Weather Channel's for this and now WC's app is working.