The Indy Weather Authority

Name: The Indy Weather Authority
Rating: 3.81 (747 reviews)
Author: Nexstar Inc.

By: Nexstar Inc.

The Indy Weather Authority gives you the latest weather in and around the region

Features & Capabilities

The Indy Weather Authority Chrome extension offers real-time weather updates specifically for the Indianapolis region. Powered by Fox59 and CBS4, it features high-resolution 250-meter radar and future radar capabilities to track severe weather. Users can access high-definition satellite cloud imagery and receive current weather updates multiple times per hour.

This tool includes daily and hourly forecasts updated hourly from advanced computer models, GPS integration for location awareness, and the ability to save favorite locations. It also provides severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, with optional push notifications to keep users safe and informed. Optimized for mobile with a responsive interactive map, this extension ensures users stay ahead of weather conditions wherever they are.

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Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-05-26

Version code:

602000512

Creation date:

2014-12-31

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:

86.55MB

Email:

mo*****@nexstar.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-02

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 191,202 ▼ 253

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Developed by:

Nexstar Inc.

Google Play Store

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

Email:

mo*****@nexstar.tv

Website:

http://fox59.com

User Reviews

The Indy Weather Authority app is valued for its local forecasts, multiple location alerts, and storm tracking features. However, users report frequent crashes, problematic updates that reduced functionality, intrusive ads, and unreliable severe weather alerts. Interface concerns include oversized fonts and obstructive ad placement. Despite these issues, the app has a generally accurate forecast and user-friendly design appreciated by many.

Pros

Provides local weather forecasts relevant to Indianapolis area.
Allows setting multiple locations for weather tracking and alerts.
Features animated radar with storm tracking indicators for tornadoes and severe weather.
Accurate in general forecasting compared to other weather apps.
User-friendly interface described as concise and easy to navigate by some users.

Cons

App frequently crashes or fails to open after updates, making it unreliable.
New widget design consumes excessive screen space without additional information.
Intrusive and frequent advertisements interfere with user experience and navigation.
Severe weather alerts are unreliable or missing after recent updates.
User interface issues such as overly large text, lack of font customization, and poor ad placement blocking menu access.

Recent reviews

I am a native Hoosier, Fox 59 has been a trusted news outlet my whole life. That said do yourself a favor a check out Max Velocity on YouTube. Hes very interactive and keeps you up to date on the real weather concerns. you can ask him questions in real time and so much more. when bad weather hits I have found myself and other family tuning into his channel over the regular news. Honestly, fox would be smart to learn something from him. The people dont trust mainstream media anymore

Vi*****, 2026-06-17

this weather app sucks it was 10-15 mins after a tornado warning came out that this app finally notified me. in a true emergency I would have been dead b4 it even told me about it. I use to use WTHR WEATHER APP it was a great app I could follow a tornados direct path and was always notified right away when a alert went out.