# KAKE First Alert Weather

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1099197230](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1099197230)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1099197230`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KAKEland Media
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (116 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.518
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-03
- **First published:** 2016-04-07
- **Size:** 241 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kake-first-alert-weather/id1099197230)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kake.com/story/18990/story?s=18990](https://www.kake.com/story/18990/story?s=18990)

## Description

KAKE First Alert Weather brings trusted, real-time weather content to your browser. It includes access to station content for mobile, a 250-meter radar, future radar, high-resolution satellite imagery, and frequent updates of current conditions and hourly forecasts.

Users can save favorite locations, use GPS for current location awareness, and receive severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, with optional push alerts to stay safe during severe weather.

## Rankings

- #156,534 — Overall

## Review summary

KAKE First Alert Weather is praised for accurate forecasts and timely alerts, plus solid map/radar tools. However, users report radar usability problems after updates, pervasive ads with a pay-to-remove option, and frequent stability issues (slow launches, crashes). Some note inconsistent notifications and a confusing UI redesign. Overall, it’s strong when it works, but updates have reduced usability for a significant portion of users.

### Pros

- Accurate forecasts and timely alerts.
- Helpful spoken alerts and reliable notification system.
- Strong map and radar features with detailed viewing options.
- Fast performance (low lag) on supported devices.

### Cons

- Radar quality and readability worsened by updates; radar remains often inaccurate or hard to interpret.
- Intrusive ads and paywall to remove ads that obstruct content.
- App stability issues after updates: slow to open, freezing, or not loading.
- Notifications sometimes lack content or are inconsistent/unreliable.
- UI/UX redesigns and layout changes making the app harder to use.

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