# WSAZ First Alert Weather App

> WSAZ First Alert is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wsaz.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 158,960
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,668 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.602
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-20
- **First published:** 2013-02-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsaz.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wsaz.com/](https://www.wsaz.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wsaz.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wsaz.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WSAZ First Alert Weather App delivers comprehensive weather information tailored for mobile users. Equipped with 250 meter high-resolution radar and future radar capabilities, the app helps you track severe weather movements accurately. It provides frequent weather updates multiple times per hour and integrates high-resolution satellite cloud imagery for detailed weather visualization.

Users can benefit from daily and hourly forecasts updated hourly from advanced computer models, save favorite locations, and enjoy fully integrated GPS functionality to stay aware of current conditions. The app also offers severe weather alerts sourced from the National Weather Service with opt-in push notifications, ensuring your safety during critical weather events. Experience a robust weather monitoring tool optimized for Android devices with WSAZ First Alert Weather App.

## Rankings

- #177,626 — Overall
- #170 — 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.wsaz.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise the app for accurate, comprehensive local weather and easy, quick access. However, repeated complaints focus on intrusive advertising that disrupts usage and drives some users to seek ad-free options. Overall, the app remains valued for reliability and usefulness when not hindered by ads.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather information, with users reporting the app being on the money and professional
- Comprehensive local weather coverage and detailed information for planning the day
- Easy to use with a clean, intuitive design (so easy to use; cool design)
- Positive, dependable performance and a go-to weather app that users rely on
- Timely weather warnings and information to help anticipate bad weather

### Cons

- Intrusive advertising: heavy ad load including full-page ads on startup, multiple ads, and ads that disrupt the user experience
- Ad-driven experience leading some users to uninstall or switch to ad-free alternatives

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