# WTEN Storm Tracker - NEWS10 > Your latest forecast and breaking weather from the Storm Tracker team. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wten.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wten.weather) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.wten.weather` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc. - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 69,841 - **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (465 ratings) - **Version:** 6.7.1.1161 - **Last updated:** 2026-06-16 - **First published:** 2013-07-02 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 120 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wten.weather) - **Website:** [http://www.news10.com](http://www.news10.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.news10.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.news10.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description Never let the weather catch you by surprise with WTEN Storm Tracker - NEWS10. This Chrome extension delivers Albany, New York's most accurate hour-by-hour weather forecasts for the next day and week ahead. Unlike generic weather apps, it offers highly localized forecasts customized just for you. Enjoy live interactive radar featuring multiple layering options to track storms in real-time. Receive timely severe weather alerts with audio cues on your home screen to stay safe and prepared. With the ability to monitor multiple custom locations, you can view current conditions, closings, and delays for Albany and across the United States. Plus, share updates easily via text, email, or social media. Access live streaming video from NEWS10 ABC to stay informed at all times. WTEN Storm Tracker combines advanced radar and digital technology for weather forecasting that you can trust. ## Rankings - #259,580 — 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.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.REGISTER` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.wten.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Users appreciate the app for its trusted local weather and news from Channel 10, relying on it for updates and convenience. However, multiple reviews express dissatisfaction with recent updates, criticizing the bright, difficult-to-read design, slower performance, poor location accuracy, and degraded radar features. Ads are also a common complaint. Many prefer the previous version's simpler interface and functionality, highlighting a need for improvements in usability and reliability. ### Pros - Provides trusted local weather and news affiliated with a reputable channel (Channel 10). - Offers local weather information that users rely on for daily updates. - Includes various weather updates, like radar and daily forecasts. - The app allows users to access weather and news on the go, serving as a portable news source. ### Cons - Recent updates have led to poor app performance including long loading times and glitches. - Users dislike the new app design which is too bright and difficult to read, especially for those with vision problems. - Location features are unreliable, with incorrect locations reported or failure to access location data. - The new radar interface and map colors are considered inferior compared to previous app versions. - Frequent and intrusive ads negatively impact the user experience. ## Similar extensions and apps - [WTEN News10 ABC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nexstar.id3548) — 36,372 users, 3.85 / 5 - [WBOY STORMTRACKER 12](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.baron.wboy.wboystormtracker12) — 17,868 users, 4.03 / 5 - [WTRF STORMTRACKER 7](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.baron.wtrf.wtrfstormtracker7) — 11,536 users, 4.15 / 5 - [WETM 18 Storm Team MyTwinTiers](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newssynergy.wetmweather) — 38,662 users, 4.73 / 5 - [WNYT First Warning Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hbi.wdtinc.android.wnyt) — 23,700 users, 4.76 / 5 - [WSYR Storm Team App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newssynergy.wsyrweather) — 87,424 users, 4.68 / 5 - [Storm Team 10 - WTHI Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wthi.android.weather) — 107,975 users, 4.21 / 5 - [WHEC First Alert Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whec.android.weather) — 38,062 users, 4.61 / 5 - [WNCT STORM TEAM 9](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wnct.android.weather) — 47,608 users, 4.20 / 5 - [WKTV StormTracker 2 Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wktv.android.weather) — 33,620 users, 4.76 / 5 - [WOWK Stormtracker13](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.baron.wowk.wowkstormtracker13) — 35,678 users, 3.78 / 5 - [WDAY StormTRACKER](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wday.android.weather) — 75,777 users, 4.70 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wten.weather)