# OHIO WX

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wsyx.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 146,981
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (2,171 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2013-04-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsyx.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.abc6onyourside.com/station/](http://www.abc6onyourside.com/station/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.abc6onyourside.com/station/features/privacy-policy](http://www.abc6onyourside.com/station/features/privacy-policy)

## Description

OHIO WX is a comprehensive weather app designed specifically for Android users seeking detailed and timely weather information. It offers access to exclusive station content and provides the highest resolution 250-meter radar for precise weather tracking. Users can view future radar projections to anticipate severe weather movements and access high-resolution satellite cloud imagery for a clear visual understanding of current conditions.

The app updates current weather data multiple times per hour and features both daily and hourly forecasts refreshed hourly from advanced computer models. Users can add and save favorite locations, utilize a fully integrated GPS for real-time location awareness, and receive severe weather alerts courtesy of the National Weather Service. With opt-in push notifications, OHIO WX ensures users stay informed and safe during severe weather events, making it an essential tool for weather-conscious individuals in Ohio and beyond.

## Rankings

- #184,863 — 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.wsyx.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The OHIO WX reviews overwhelmingly praise its accuracy, ease of use, and reliable weather coverage. Users value accurate forecasts, clear forecasts and radar, and the app’s usefulness whether at home or while traveling. A recurring concern is that updates to the UI/UX have introduced regressions, making navigation and radar controls less responsive and reducing perceived usefulness. Content refresh and ad-related annoyances are noted by a few, but the dominant sentiment centers on maintaining accuracy and simplicity amid upgrade churn.

### Pros

- Very accurate and dependable forecasts.
- User-friendly and easy-to-use interface.
- Radar and forecast data are informative and useful.
- Reliable, long-time app trusted for travel and planning.
- Broad weather coverage and helpful forecasts ahead.

### Cons

- UI/UX regressions due to updates: changes to maps, toolbars, and navigation have degraded usability and responsiveness.

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