# News 3's First Warning Weather

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1494043778](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1494043778)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1494043778`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** E.W. Scripps Company
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,734 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2020-02-03
- **Size:** 264 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/news-3s-first-warning-weather/id1494043778)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://wtkr.com/privacy-policy/](https://wtkr.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

News 3's First Warning Weather is a Chrome extension that brings essential weather data to your browser. It offers 250-meter radar, high-resolution satellite imagery, future radar to anticipate storms, and current conditions updated multiple times per hour, plus the ability to save favorite locations.

With integrated GPS, hourly model-based forecasts, opt-in push alerts for severe weather, and National Weather Service warnings, you'll stay informed and safe wherever you go—ideal for mobile users and quick access to station content.

## Rankings

- #42,475 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise News 3's First Warning Weather for reliable warnings and strong map/satellite visuals, plus helpful updates and cross-country coverage. However, recurring issues include radar not displaying during storms, maps or overlays obscuring radar, intrusive ads, battery drain from background activity, and design changes that some long-time users find frustrating. Overall, the app is valued for its warnings and global data, but reliability and UX annoyances appear in multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Reliable weather warnings and accurate information
- Helpful map and satellite view with multi-location coverage
- Regular updates and improvements
- Useful for daily weather checks and alerts
- Favorable comparison to other weather apps (e.g., Weather Channel)

### Cons

- Radar/precipitation data not reliably displaying during storms
- Maps sometimes blank or overlays obscure radar
- Ads are intrusive and degrade the experience
- Battery drain from background activity and lack of user control
- Major UI/design changes and prominent splash screens disliked by some users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1494043778)