FOX 5 Washington DC: Weather

Name: FOX 5 Washington DC: Weather
Rating: 4.21 (1742 reviews)
Author: Fox Television Stations, Inc.

By: Fox Television Stations, Inc.

DC, Maryland and Virginia weather radar and alerts from FOX 5 WTTG

Features & Capabilities

The FOX 5 Washington DC Weather Chrome extension offers up-to-date local weather information for Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Users can access current weather conditions easily, explore interactive radar with high-resolution satellite imagery to track storms, and receive timely weather forecast videos from FOX 5 DC meteorologists. Additional features include daily and hourly forecasts, live streaming newscasts during severe weather, active school closings, and the ability to save favorite locations.

Integrated GPS provides accurate weather wherever you travel, while National Weather Service alerts help keep users safe during severe weather events. The easy-to-use scroll function consolidates all features onto one screen, ensuring a convenient and comprehensive weather tracking experience for local residents and travelers alike.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Downloads:

323,365 87

Rating:

4.21

(1,742)

Version:

6.2.402 Last updated: 2026-05-04

Version code:

602000402

Creation date:

2012-01-05

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

105.63MB

Email:

fo*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

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Developed by:

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wttg.android.weather

Email:

fo*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.fox5dc.com/

User Reviews

Overall, reviews praise FOX 5 Washington DC: Weather for reliability, ease of use, informative content, and local relevance. Many users report stable performance, clear graphics, and long-standing access to Fox 5 weather coverage. However, recurring issues concern the app’s stability on some devices, slow startup, and bugs that affect user flow. A key frustration is the widgets and lock-screen not updating or going stale unless the app is opened. Additionally, several updates seem to remove or hide important data like temperature on banners and dew point, reducing the immediacy of the forecast for some users.

Pros

Stable, reliable performance with minimal freezes or crashes.
Informative, easy to use, and visually clear with good graphics.
Locally relevant and accurate weather coverage (notably Cumberland MD).
Longstanding app with years of use and access to Fox 5 news content and weather personalities.

Cons

App instability: frequent crashes/stoppages and occasional launch failures on some devices.
Widgets and lock-screen data do not refresh properly; data can go stale unless the app is opened.
Missing critical data after updates: dew point, temperature on banners, and temperature in notifications.
Bugs affecting usability, including drag-and-drop issues and slow performance.