# FOX19 First Alert Weather

> FOX19 First Alert is proud to announce a full featured weather app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wxix.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Media
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 378,284
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (4,549 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.602
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-20
- **First published:** 2010-11-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 113 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wxix.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.fox19.com/category/7197/fox19-info-team-bios-with-tricia-macke-ben-swann](http://www.fox19.com/category/7197/fox19-info-team-bios-with-tricia-macke-ben-swann)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.fox19.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.fox19.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The FOX19 First Alert Weather Chrome extension delivers comprehensive, high-resolution weather information directly to your browser. It features 250-meter radar — the highest resolution available — allowing you to track severe weather accurately and see future radar projections for enhanced preparedness. The app updates current conditions multiple times per hour and provides both daily and hourly forecasts based on advanced computer models. With fully integrated GPS support, you can quickly access weather details for your current location or save your favorite locations for easy reference. Stay safe with opt-in push notifications for severe weather alerts sourced directly from the National Weather Service.

This extension is ideal for anyone wanting fast, reliable weather updates, especially in regions prone to storms and changing conditions. The user-friendly interface and frequent updates help keep you informed and ready for any weather situation.

## Rankings

- #115,241 — Overall
- #180 — Weather (Free)

## 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.wxix.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Convenient and easy to use
- Good radar feature
- Provides notifications for severe weather
- Allows tracking of different locations with 'follow me' feature
- Offers live radar and local alerts

### Cons

- Overwhelming amount of ads
- Frequent glitches and bugs
- Inconsistency with notifications and location tracking
- Recent updates have degraded app performance
- Lack of detailed daily weather descriptions

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