# WTVA Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wtva.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 171,715
- **Rating:** 3.65 / 5 (1,394 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.607
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2012-07-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wtva.android.weather)
- **Website:** [https://www.wtva.com](https://www.wtva.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wtva.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.wtva.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

WTVA Weather is a feature-rich Android app delivering precise weather updates tailored for mobile users. It offers 250-meter resolution radar—the highest available—for detailed tracking of weather patterns, alongside future radar visuals to monitor severe weather movement. Users can access high-resolution satellite cloud imagery and receive current weather data updated multiple times per hour. The app features hourly and daily forecasts derived from advanced computer models, supports saving favorite locations, and includes GPS integration for accurate local conditions. Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and optional push notifications ensure user safety during critical weather events.

With its comprehensive tools and timely updates, WTVA Weather empowers users to stay informed and prepare adequately for changing weather conditions, making it an essential app for anyone relying on accurate and detailed weather information on the go.

## Rankings

- #171,922 — 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.wtva.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Good local weather updates including alerts for severe weather.
- Provides weather news updates through videos.
- Has useful charts and information for planning.

### Cons

- Excessive ads that hinder usability and slow down the app.
- Inconsistent functioning especially regarding tracking location and radar updates.
- Poor user experience due to poor handling of ad interruptions, making it difficult to access weather data.

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