KATV Channel 7 Weather

Name: KATV Channel 7 Weather
Rating: 4.8 (16861 reviews)
Author: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

By: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc App

Weather

Overview

Version:

6.2.512

Last updated: 2026-06-02

Features & Capabilities

KATV Channel 7 Weather brings Arkansas weather updates from KATV Channel 7’s experienced team, led by Chief Meteorologist Barry Brandt. This app provides timely, accurate forecasts and critical severe weather information to help you stay safe.

Key features include a 250-meter radar, future radar to track storms, high-resolution satellite imagery, frequent current conditions, hourly forecasts updated from computer models, location-based alerts, saved favorite locations, GPS-enabled awareness, and National Weather Service severe weather alerts with optional push notifications.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Rating:

4.80

(16,861) 30 new ratings

Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-06-02

Version code:

886396886

Creation date:

2012-06-21

Compatible devices:

Size:

238.90MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 12,861 ▼ 27

Other rankings

#39 in channel keyword 39 ▲ 22

Other platforms

KATV Channel 7 Weather (v6.2.512)

264,744 4.65

(4,540)

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Developed by:

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/katv-channel-7-weather/id535841520

Website:

https://katv.com/

User Reviews

Users broadly praise KATV Channel 7 Weather for accurate, up-to-date forecasts, reliable, location-based alerts, and helpful maps, with particular usefulness for rural residents and during severe weather. However, recurring concerns center on radar reliability—radar data is often not in real time or is inaccurate—and on app performance, including crashes, freezing, and slow loading. A few users also report data/maps not staying in sync and updates that delay radar visibility. Overall, the app is valued for accuracy and safety, but its radar reliability and stability during storms are the main downsides.

Pros

Accurate, up-to-date forecasts
Reliable location-based severe weather alerts
Helpful maps that display weather data effectively
Strong usefulness for rural or remote users

Cons

Radar data is not real-time or is inaccurate (radar reliability issues)
App performance issues: crashes, freezing, and slow loading (especially around radar)
Data and map synchronization issues: maps update but weather data does not consistently align