WWBT First Alert Weather

Name: WWBT First Alert Weather
Rating: 4.7 (22331 reviews)
Author: Gray Television Group, Inc.

By: Gray Television Group, Inc. App

Weather

Overview

Version:

6.2.512

Last updated: 2026-05-29

Ranking

#10,830 ▼ 19

Overall

Features & Capabilities

WWBT First Alert Weather App delivers station-focused content for mobile users, featuring 250-meter radar, future radar, and high-resolution satellite imagery. It provides current conditions updated multiple times per hour and hourly/daily forecasts from trusted computer models.

Save favorite locations, use GPS for current location awareness, and receive National Weather Service severe weather alerts with optional push notifications to stay safe during severe conditions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Gray Television Group, Inc.

Rating:

4.70

(22,331) 33 new ratings

Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-05-29

Version code:

886260795

Creation date:

2011-02-10

Compatible devices:

Size:

259.54MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 10,830 ▼ 19

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Developed by:

Gray Television Group, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wwbt-first-alert-weather/id418398949

Website:

https://www.nbc12.com/apps/

User Reviews

Users praise NBC 12 First Alert Weather for reliable local alerts and fast updates, with RVA-focused, concise forecasts that often outperform Apple Weather. However, they repeatedly cite intrusive ads, a disliked app update that altered navigation, and problematic radar behavior (jerky, fast-moving). Some concerns about radar reliability persist. Overall, strong local coverage and reliability, but major UX issues stem from ads and the update changes.

Pros

Localized alerts and accurate information for RVA/Central Virginia
Fast, reliable weather updates and quick access to radar/forecasts
Clear, concise local presentation tailored to RVA; helpful for planning
Perceived quality/accuracy compared favorably to Apple Weather
Trustworthy First Alert channel 12 coverage and alerts

Cons

Intrusive advertising and long commercials that disrupt weather updates and the home screen
UI/navigation changes in the latest update and associated radar issues
Radar performance problems (jerky/fast-moving, unreliable rendering)

Recent reviews

I use to use the traffic map feature to show me areas of heavy traffic. I live in Dublin California and the traffic map now shows Richmond Virginia. And there is no way to fix it. So the App has become useless.