# Weather Authority

> From Miami's Local 10 - WPLG

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id706187032](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id706187032)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id706187032`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WPLG, Inc
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (13,949 ratings)
- **Version:** 60.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-23
- **First published:** 2013-10-24
- **Size:** 234 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather-authority/id706187032)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.local10.com/station/2024/05/16/local-10-weather-app-privacy-policy/](https://www.local10.com/station/2024/05/16/local-10-weather-app-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Weather Authority, powered by WPLG Local 10, brings accurate weather to your browser. Add multiple locations, enable alerts, and stay prepared whether you’re at home or on the go.

Features include a customizable interactive live radar, up to 24-hour Doppler on the map, localized alerts, overlays and map views, three daily video forecasts, a dedicated hurricane section, and a free experience.

## Rankings

- #14,329 — Overall
- #27 — author

## Review summary

Users appreciate Weather Authority for plain, easy access to reliable local weather, daily planning, and hurricane-focused awareness. However, many reviews focus on a problematic update: a new UI that feels confusing and less usable, intrusive ads, blue low-contrast design, and erratic navigation. Additional complaints include losing saved locations or difficulty pinning exact ones. Some still find the app accurate locally, but overall usability has declined for many users.

### Pros

- Plain and easy/clean interface
- Reliable local weather information that helps with daily planning and safety (peace of mind)
- Go-to source for severe weather awareness (e.g., hurricanes)
- Some users consider it accurate for their local area

### Cons

- New UI/UX redesign is confusing and not user-friendly; navigation is difficult
- Ads are intrusive and numerous
- Readability/contrast issues due to the blue/teal color scheme and small icons
- Unintuitive navigation: jumps between sections and lack of a home/back button
- Location management issues: saved cities lost and difficulty pinning exact locations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id706187032)