WWBT First Alert Weather

Name: WWBT First Alert Weather
Rating: 4.7 (21982 reviews)
Author: Gray Television Group, Inc.

By: Gray Television Group, Inc.

Weather

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

App Weather News & Magazines

By:

Gray Television Group, Inc.

Rating:

4.70

(21,982) 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:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 10,844 ▼ 11

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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 grew up in Richmond and love this app for its weather alerts and traffic map. However, after years and years of use I’m having to move on to another app. The new traffic update from a month ago only allows for you to view a small area around Richmond, not simply anywhere you. I use this when I travel all up and down the East coast. The actual traffic conditions and hazards don’t load, and even if it did it wouldn’t allow me to look beyond central Virginia anyway. That makes things tough for those of us who commute to NoVa. I hope this gets fixed but if not I’m using something else.