FOX 13 Tampa: SkyTower Weather

Name: FOX 13 Tampa: SkyTower Weather
Rating: 4.056818 (2950 reviews)
Author: Fox Television Stations, Inc.

By: Fox Television Stations, Inc. App

FOX Tampa WTVT Weather forecasts, live radar, and alerts

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

378,532 ▲ 1.08K

Data as of 2026-07-19

Rating:

4.06 ▼ 0.01

(2,950)

Version:

6.2.513

Last updated: 2026-06-04

Features & Capabilities

Stay ahead of Tampa Bay weather with the FOX 13 Tampa: SkyTower Weather Chrome extension. Featuring the powerful SkyTower Radar from WTVT, this app provides real-time interactive radar maps where you can zoom into your neighborhood to track storm paths and severe weather alerts. Enjoy detailed hourly and 7-day weather forecasts powered by GPS to deliver accurate local conditions wherever you are.

Receive instant severe storm warnings and lightning alerts to keep you safe during dangerous weather conditions. Access video forecasts directly from FOX 13 meteorologists, ideal for staying informed even if power goes out. Stay prepared during hurricane season with updates from MyFoxHurricane and track tropical storms easily. You can add and save your favorite locations globally and share your own weather photos and videos with FOX 13 seamlessly. This user-friendly extension puts comprehensive weather monitoring and alerts right at your fingertips!

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Downloads:

378,532 1.08K

Rating:

4.06

(2,950) 0.01

Version:

6.2.513 Last updated: 2026-06-04

Version code:

602000513

Creation date:

2014-07-07

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:

125.01MB

Email:

fo*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 113,406 ▼ 393

Other rankings

#85 in Weather (Free) ▲ 32

Other platforms

FOX 13: Tampa SkyTower Weather (v6.2.513)

3.20

(238)

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Developed by:

Fox Television Stations, Inc.

Google Play Store

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

Email:

fo*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://fox13news.com

User Reviews

Overall, reviews are mixed. Users praise the app for its simplicity, ease of use, and radar features that cover many locations, with comments like 'Awesome app' and 'The best app for weather.' However, repeated issues undermine reliability: Android crashes and freezes (notably on Samsung devices and tablets), widget failures (not updating or blank), and inconsistent radar/forecast accuracy (rain and future casts frequently misreported). Update changes removing data and features, and alerts sometimes failing to trigger, further reduce trust in the app.

Pros

Easy to use with an intuitive interface.
Radar feature with past motion and current/hourly data.
Covers many locations and provides broad weather coverage.
Positive overall sentiment from several users (e.g., 'Awesome app' and 'The best app for weather').

Cons

Crashes or freezes on Android devices (including Samsung phones/tablets) and can trigger memory-management issues.
Widget failures (not updating or blank).
Radar and forecast data often inaccurate or unreliable (rain and future casts frequently misreported).
Update changes common source of frustration, removing or hiding data (temperature in status bar, alerts, storm direction) and cluttering the UI.
Alerts sometimes fail to trigger, reducing reliability.