# WTOL 11 Weather

> WTOL 11 is proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wtol.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TEGNA
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 273,264
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (4,498 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.518
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2011-05-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wtol.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/13773244/support-for-wtol-mobile](http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/13773244/support-for-wtol-mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wtol.com/privacy](https://www.wtol.com/privacy)

## Description

The WTOL 11 Weather Chrome extension offers a comprehensive, user-friendly weather experience tailored for mobile users. It features the highest resolution 250-meter radar and future radar to track severe weather developments, alongside high-res satellite cloud imagery for an accurate view of current conditions. Updated multiple times per hour, the app provides reliable daily and hourly weather forecasts based on advanced computer models.

With integrated GPS functionality, users can easily save and access their favorite locations for quick updates. The app ensures safety by offering severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and opt-in push notifications to keep you informed during critical weather events. WTOL 11 Weather is your reliable companion for staying informed and prepared no matter where you are.

## Rankings

- #136,519 — Overall
- #77 — 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.wtol.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, WTOL 11 Weather is valued for reliable forecasts and real-time updates, with many users treating it as their go-to morning app for planning. Positives include accuracy, easy-to-read layouts, and morning meteorologist updates. However, users frequently cite cons: heavy ads, a redesigned radar/UI that removes or degrades features, frequent performance glitches and lag, occasional need to manually refresh, and a missing temperature widget, plus inconsistent forecast accuracy. Core weather info remains solid when it works, but usability and stability suffer due to ads and changes.

### Pros

- Accurate and dependable forecasts.
- Real-time updates and current weather information.
- Easy-to-use, clear interface with accessible features (easy to read, listen).
- Morning meteorologist updates and daily planning convenience.

### Cons

- Prevalence of ads and pop-ups degrading the user experience.
- Radar/UI redesign degrades functionality, including loss of current radar and tornado threat indicators.
- Frequent performance issues such as glitches, lag, and crashes.
- Temperature/top bar widget missing after updates.
- Forecast accuracy is inconsistent in some cases.

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