# WTKR Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wtkr.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The E.W. Scripps Company
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 36,115
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (518 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2015-04-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 96 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wtkr.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.tribune.com/](http://www.tribune.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.scripps.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.scripps.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **WTKR Weather Chrome Extension** provides the most accurate and up-to-date weather information tailored for our viewing region. Featuring 250 meter high-resolution radar and future radar tracking, it allows users to anticipate severe weather with precision. Users can access high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and get current weather updates multiple times an hour.

The app also offers hourly and daily forecasts updated frequently from advanced computer models. With integrated GPS functionality, users can save and monitor their favorite locations for customized weather updates. Additionally, it sends opt-in push alerts and severe weather warnings from the National Weather Service to keep you safe and informed at all times.

## Rankings

- #344,059 — 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.wtkr.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts
- User-friendly interface for navigating daily, weekly, and hourly forecasts
- Helpful notifications for weather conditions and alerts
- Good radar map functionality
- Consistently updated and improved based on user feedback

### Cons

- Presence of full-screen video ads that disrupt usage
- Problems with app stability and widgets not working properly
- Recent changes have caused issues with loading times and map functionality
- App struggles to maintain user location in some cases
- Increased user dissatisfaction with recent updates

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