# KEYC First Alert Weather

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id406026792](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id406026792)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id406026792`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Television Group, Inc.
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,677 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.604
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2010-12-03
- **Size:** 248 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keyc-first-alert-weather/id406026792)
- **Website:** [https://www.keyc.com](https://www.keyc.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.keyc.com/privacy-policy](http://www.keyc.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

KEYC-TV's First Alert Weather app is a full-featured weather companion for mobile users. It includes a 250-meter radar (the highest resolution available), future radar, high-resolution satellite imagery, and frequent updates of current conditions, along with hourly and daily forecasts derived from computer models. Users can add and save favorite locations and rely on a fully integrated GPS for location awareness.

Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service are included, with opt-in push notifications to help you stay safe. The app also prioritizes station content for mobile users and delivers timely weather information wherever you are.

## Rankings

- #35,153 — Overall

## Review summary

The app excels with local-focused, timely updates, credible meteorologists, strong radar, and multi-location monitoring. However, radar loading/accuracy issues and inconsistent forecasts can reduce reliability, and update-induced performance problems (video playback and notifications) are recurring concerns.

### Pros

- Localized weather updates focused on North Mankato and nearby areas (not the Twin Cities).
- Timely, regular updates for the local area from trusted meteorologists.
- Strong radar, well-organized maps, and an easy-to-use interface.
- Video weather updates from experienced local meteorologists (e.g., Mark Tarello).
- Multi-location support for monitoring several sites easily.

### Cons

- Radar data sometimes fails to load rain/storms or is not fully reliable (frequently shows warnings instead of precipitation).
- Overall forecast accuracy can be inconsistent and occasionally off from reality (radar/forecast reliability issues).
- Update-related reliability problems (video playback issues and unreliable notifications).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id406026792)