CBS 6 Weather - Richmond, Va.

Name: CBS 6 Weather - Richmond, Va.
Rating: 4.6732674 (743 reviews)
Author: The E.W. Scripps Company

By: The E.W. Scripps Company App

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

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

51,832 ▲ 56

Data as of 2026-08-02

Rating:

4.67

(743)

Version:

6.2.512

Last updated: 2026-06-01

Ranking

#290,103 ▼ 340

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The CBS 6 Weather app delivers real-time weather information tailored for Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas. Users enjoy high-resolution 250 meter radar and satellite cloud imagery, updated multiple times per hour for precise tracking. The app provides hourly and daily forecasts from advanced computer models, helping you stay ahead of changing conditions.

Key features include the ability to save favorite locations, integrated GPS for current location awareness, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push notifications keep you informed and safe during severe weather events. Designed for mobile users, CBS 6 Weather ensures you have the most accurate and timely local weather information at your fingertips.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

The E.W. Scripps Company

Downloads:

51,832 56

Rating:

4.67

(743)

Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Version code:

602000512

Creation date:

2015-04-09

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:

96.49MB

Email:

br*****@tribune.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 290,103 ▼ 340

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Developed by:

The E.W. Scripps Company

Google Play Store

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

Email:

br*****@tribune.com

Website:

http://www.tribune.com/

User Reviews

Many users appreciate the app's local and accurate weather forecasts tailored for Richmond, VA, alongside a well-designed and user-friendly interface. The meteorology team receives praise for timely, informative, and entertaining reports. However, frequent intrusive ads, especially pop-ups, disrupt usability. Several users experienced issues with location services not detecting properly. Radar functionality is occasionally inaccurate or fails to display. Multimedia features like daily weather videos often don't function correctly, and glitches affect widgets and notifications, impacting overall reliability.

Pros

Accurate and local weather forecasts, preferred for Richmond, VA area.
Easy to navigate and well designed user interface.
Reliable updates and timely weather alerts from meteorologist team.
The app loads quickly and has good radar features.
Engaging and entertaining weather reports with a personable weather team.

Cons

Frequent and intrusive ads, including pop-ups making user experience frustrating.
Issues with location detection; the app sometimes fails to find user's location.
Radar sometimes inaccurate or goes blank, showing incorrect weather data.
Problems with daily weather videos not playing or lacking sound.
Widgets and notifications are glitchy and unreliable.

Recent reviews

Great weather app ! I'm very critical about my weather apps and this one measures up with the best, which there are few of. I really wish that a paid ( ad free ) version was available. It would be an easy 5 star weather app then.