Features & Capabilities

WGEM First Alert Weather App delivers mobile-friendly, location-aware weather with 250-meter radar, future radar, and high-resolution satellite imagery. Current conditions update multiple times per hour, and hourly/daily forecasts are refreshed from our computer models.

Save your favorite locations, rely on GPS for accurate current location, and receive National Weather Service severe weather alerts. Optional push notifications help you stay safe during severe weather events.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Gray Television Group, Inc.
Rating:
4.70
(3,869)
15 new ratings
Version:
6.2.501 Last updated: 2026-04-30
Version code:
885134044
Creation date:
2012-12-10
Compatible devices:
Size:
245.93MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Developed by:
Gray Television Group, Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wgem-first-alert-weather-app/id583420530
Website:
https://www.wgem.com

User Reviews

WGEM First Alert Weather is praised for accurate, fast radar and broad location coverage with a clean, user-friendly interface and helpful alerts. However, users repeatedly report intrusive ads, crashes/performance slowdowns, and update-driven UI changes that degrade radar usability (pixelation and limited customization). Addressing ad load and stability concerns while preserving radar quality would align the app with the positive feedback.
Pros
  • Accurate, fast-loading radar and reliable weather data.
  • Broad coverage including local tri-states and international radar.
  • Visually clean, colorful interface with smooth radar visuals.
  • Useful weather alerts that help with safety.
Cons
  • Excessive, intrusive ads that interrupt radar viewing and weather alerts.
  • Stability and performance issues: frequent crashes, freezing, and slow radar loading.
  • Radar map/UI changes after updates degrade usability (pixelated radar, limited customization, and inability to toggle watches/warnings independently).
Recent reviews
I love the App! Now we just need a widget!!
by Cl*****, 2026-04-18

Everything else with this app ok, but my app will close on its own and it happens often.
by Gu*****, 2026-04-01

Latest update didn’t show wind and hail during storms
by Il*****, 2026-03-11
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