# WRDW Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wrdw.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 26,995
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (514 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.515
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-08
- **First published:** 2018-03-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wrdw.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wrdw.com/](https://www.wrdw.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wrdw.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wrdw.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WRDW Weather App provides comprehensive weather details for our viewing region, optimized for mobile users. It features 250-meter radar—the highest resolution available—plus high-resolution satellite cloud imagery to give users a clear and detailed view of current conditions.

Users can access future radar to track severe weather movements and get current weather updates multiple times per hour. The app allows saving favorite locations, offers daily and hourly forecasts refreshed hourly from advanced computer models, and fully integrates GPS for precise location awareness. Additionally, opt-in push alerts and official National Weather Service severe weather notifications ensure users stay safe and informed during extreme weather events.

## Rankings

- #384,685 — Overall

## 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.wrdw.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise WRDW Weather for its accuracy, ease of use, and helpful radar and alert features. However, multiple reviews point out issues with persistent loud alerts that lack specific details, videos missing audio for forecasts, and some location inaccuracies. Despite these complaints, many find the app reliable and informative for their weather needs.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts appreciated by users.
- User-friendly interface and easy navigation.
- Offers detailed radar and weather alert features.
- Useful for specific weather updates like hour-by-hour forecasts.
- Includes multiple locations and customizable alert options.

### Cons

- Frequent loud and intrusive alerts that cannot be easily disabled.
- Weather alert notifications often lack specific information about the affected areas.
- Videos with weather updates frequently have no audio, while ads do have sound.
- Occasional GPS/location inaccuracies causing incorrect weather display.
- Hurricanes not displayed on radar until they get very close to land.

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