# First Alert 7

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id511037078](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id511037078)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id511037078`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Television Group, Inc.
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,122 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.604
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2012-03-23
- **Size:** 242 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/first-alert-7/id511037078)
- **Website:** [https://www.firstalert7.com/](https://www.firstalert7.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cbs7.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.cbs7.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

First Alert 7 is a Chrome extension that brings real-time weather data straight to your browser. It features high-resolution radar, future radar, satellite imagery, and current conditions updated frequently, plus hourly and daily forecasts. Save locations, use browser geolocation, and opt-in for National Weather Service severe weather alerts to stay safe.

This extension is designed to deliver accurate, timely weather information directly where you work, browse, or plan your day.

## Rankings

- #39,196 — Overall

## Review summary

Users generally find First Alert 7 useful for weather warnings and information and praise the station's meteorologist credibility. However, multiple reviews cite frustrations with the app’s changes: many prefer the old CBS7 weather app and its maps, and note that the new radar lacks clear cloud-movement direction and has poor readability due to a dark background. Some complain about disruptive, early-morning weather alerts. Others report the app stopped working after an update. Overall, the app is valued for content, but updates and UI changes reduce usability and satisfaction.

### Pros

- Timely weather warnings and information
- Credible meteorologist coverage/expertise
- General usefulness/quality of the app

### Cons

- Preference for the old CBS7 weather app and maps / dissatisfaction with changes to the new app
- Radar UI issues: lack of movement direction and poor readability due to dark background
- Disruptive early-morning weather alerts / notifications
- App broke or unusable after recent update

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id511037078)