# WPEC WX

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id632706915](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id632706915)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id632706915`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,416 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2013-04-10
- **Size:** 240 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wpec-wx/id632706915)
- **Website:** [http://www.cbs12.com](http://www.cbs12.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cbs12.com/station/privacy](http://www.cbs12.com/station/privacy)

## Description

WPEC WX is a full-featured weather app designed for iPhone and iPad users, bringing fast, reliable weather data to your fingertips. It delivers a high‑resolution 250m radar, future radar to track storms, satellite cloud imagery, and frequent updates from computer models.

Key capabilities include current location awareness via GPS, the ability to save favorite locations, hourly and daily forecasts updated hourly, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service with optional push notifications to stay safe during severe weather.

## Rankings

- #46,996 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise WPEC WX for accurate, detailed weather information and radar features, plus helpful multi-view options and morning updates. However, multiple reviews cite dissatisfaction with recent updates, usability challenges from color/contrast issues, and missing or inaudible alerts. Additional concerns include glitches, intrusive ads, and occasional loading/open problems on older devices. Overall, solid weather data is offset by UX, performance, and notification problems.

### Pros

- Accurate, detailed weather information with clear graphics.
- Radar and multi-view capabilities, including out-of-state forecasts.
- Morning weather updates/notifications.
- Comprehensive data and strong performance on older devices (comparable to Weather Channel).

### Cons

- Negative response to recent updates and UI changes; users prefer the old version.
- Readability issues due to background colors/foreground contrast after updates.
- Alerts not working or missing audible notifications.
- Frequent glitches, performance problems, and intrusive ads affecting usability.
- Occasional load/open problems on older devices (compatibility issues).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id632706915)