# FOX 17 Code Red Weather

> FOX 17 Code Red is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wztv.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 78,948
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (1,139 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2013-08-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wztv.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://www.fox17.com/sections/station/](http://www.fox17.com/sections/station/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://fox17.com/station/privacy](http://fox17.com/station/privacy)

## Description

**FOX 17 Code Red Weather** offers a comprehensive weather experience tailored for Android users. Enjoy access to exclusive station content and the highest resolution 250 meter radar available for precise tracking of severe weather.

Stay informed with future radar views showing upcoming weather patterns, high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, and current conditions updated multiple times per hour. The app features hourly updated daily and hourly forecasts from advanced computer models, the ability to add and save your favorite locations, and fully integrated GPS to know exactly where you are.

Receive timely severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, with optional push notifications ensuring your safety during extreme conditions. FOX 17 Code Red Weather combines detailed meteorological data into an easy-to-use app designed to keep you prepared and safe.

## Rankings

- #245,994 — 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.wztv.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the FOX 17 Code Red Weather app for its accurate forecasts, helpful radar, and ease of use, especially for monitoring multiple locations and severe weather. However, multiple reviews cite problems including outdated or inaccurate weather data, intrusive audio alerts that cannot be turned off, lock screen display issues, and location detection errors. Technical issues like app crashing on external storage and absence of tablet landscape mode have also been noted. Overall, the app is valued but requires improvements in reliability, user control of alerts, and interface consistency.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable weather forecasts with good radar features.
- User-friendly and easy to use interface, including widget support and customizable options.
- Ability to add multiple cities and stay updated on weather conditions when traveling.
- Helpful alerts and notifications for severe weather events when working correctly.
- Additional features like earthquake information increase the app’s usefulness.

### Cons

- Inaccurate or outdated weather information and radar in some cases.
- Audio alerts that play over other apps without an option to disable them, causing disturbances.
- Issues with lock screen temperature display being too small or showing incorrect city.
- Problems with location detection creating inaccurate forecasts for the user's area.
- App crashes or closes when installed on external storage and lack of landscape mode on tablets.

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