# WTOC First Alert Radar

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wtoc.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 262,972
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (4,116 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.520
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-09
- **First published:** 2010-12-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wtoc.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.wtoc.com/category/178432/about-wtoc](http://www.wtoc.com/category/178432/about-wtoc)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wtoc.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.wtoc.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The WTOC First Alert Radar Chrome extension brings the power of the WTOC Mobile Weather App directly to your browser. Featuring the highest resolution 250 meter radar and future radar, it allows users to track severe weather movements with precision. High-resolution satellite cloud imagery and frequent updates on current weather conditions keep you informed multiple times per hour.

Additional features include hourly updated daily and hourly forecasts from advanced computer models, the ability to add and save your favorite locations, GPS integration for precise location awareness, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push notifications ensure you receive timely warnings to stay safe during severe weather events.

## Rankings

- #139,476 — 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.wtoc.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise WTOC First Alert Radar for accurate forecasts and strong radar features, often using it as their go-to weather app. However, several reviews cite stability issues (crashes/opening failures) and degraded traffic map functionality after updates (Code 1), which emerge as the primary negatives.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts across locations
- Strong radar capabilities, including a 24-hour future radar and tailorable radar data
- Customizable, location-based forecasts (set location anywhere) for tailored information
- Widely trusted and used as a go-to weather app with helpful alerts

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and failures to open or load after updates
- Traffic/Map feature degraded or unusable after updates (Code 1 error)

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