# ABC7 WWSB First Alert Weather

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wwsb.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 171,475
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (1,633 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.510
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-19
- **First published:** 2011-04-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 100 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wwsb.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.mysuncoast.com/apps/](http://www.mysuncoast.com/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.mysuncoast.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.mysuncoast.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

ABC7 WWSB First Alert Weather is a comprehensive Android weather app delivering accurate and timely Suncoast weather updates. Featuring an interactive 250-meter radar map, you can track severe weather, view high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, and receive current conditions updated multiple times per hour. The app offers 10-day and hourly forecasts refreshed regularly, and allows users to save favorite locations with GPS integration for real-time location-specific updates. Stay safe with opt-in push alerts and severe weather notifications from the National Weather Service, ensuring you are always informed about weather changes in your area.

## Rankings

- #171,212 — 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.wwsb.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

ABC7 WWSB First Alert Weather is broadly praised for accurate, reliable data and a robust feature set (hourly/daily forecasts, radar, and multi-location viewing) delivered in an easy-to-use layout with reliable alerts. However, reviewers frequently note disruptive ads, occasional performance issues (freezes, slow starts, pages not loading), and inconsistent forecast accuracy across locales. Some mention limited international usability and device-specific improvements.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather data across reviews
- Rich feature set including hourly/daily forecasts, radar, and multi-location viewing
- Easy-to-use layout with quick access to weekly forecast and radar
- Excellent radar options
- Timely alerts and consistent reliability

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive and excessive, detracting from the experience
- App can freeze, be slow to load, or fail to load pages at startup
- Forecasts can be inconsistent or not up-to-date across locales

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