# Alabama Weather Network

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6748039126](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6748039126)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6748039126`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alabama Weather Network
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (186 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2025-08-11
- **Size:** 113 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alabama-weather-network/id6748039126)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://alabamaweathernetwork.com/privacy-policy/](https://alabamaweathernetwork.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Alabama Weather Network delivers real-time, local weather coverage for every Alabama county. Enjoy live, ad-free severe weather coverage, current radar and satellite views, and expert analysis from James Spann and the AWN team.

The app features CurrentCast updates every ten minutes, hyper-local forecasts, push alerts for watches and warnings, and video segments like SpannCamNetwork and WeatherBrains. Built for Alabama, it provides trusted, community-focused weather information anywhere you are.

## Rankings

- #107,418 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise AWN for James Spann’s Alabama-focused weather coverage, the live video, and a clean, intuitive interface with reliable radar and useful alerts. The app is valued for its comprehensive severe weather coverage across Alabama. However, multiple reviews cite stability problems (crashes, freezing, and occasional inability to open), excessive background data use, and orientation issues on iPad or during full-screen playback. Accessibility and occasional video-stream glitches are also noted. Despite these drawbacks, the content quality and Alabama-centric approach are consistently highlighted as the app’s major strengths.

### Pros

- James Spann’s Alabama-focused weather coverage with live video
- Clean, user-friendly interface and easy navigation with integrated video feed
- Accurate radar quality
- Location-based alerts and notifications for weather changes
- Strong Alabama severe weather coverage and state-wide reporting

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and app instability (crashes, freezes, and occasional inability to open)
- Excessive mobile data usage / background data drain
- Orientation/rotation issues on iPad and during full-screen casting
- Occasional video-stream instability or lockups

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6748039126)