# KIRO 7 PinPoint Weather

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id780748936](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id780748936)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id780748936`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cox Media Group
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (3,212 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.517
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-19
- **First published:** 2014-01-03
- **Size:** 242 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kiro-7-pinpoint-weather/id780748936)
- **Website:** [https://www.kiro7.com](https://www.kiro7.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kiro7.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.kiro7.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The KIRO 7 PinPoint Weather Chrome extension provides location-aware weather for Western Washington, delivering storm alerts, hour-by-hour updates, a 5-day forecast, and the interactive StormTracker to see storm paths and impact times.

Stay connected with live streams and updates from the KIRO 7 PinPoint weather team, covering Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and more, with US-only data and alerting.

## Rankings

- #32,132 — Overall
- #75 — point

## Review summary

Users praise KIRO 7 PinPoint Weather for accurate, location-specific forecasts, precise radar, and a convenient, neighborhood-focused interface. However, ad overload, reliability issues, mismatches with TV forecasts, excessive notifications, and limited coverage for non-metro areas are recurring concerns.

### Pros

- Accurate, location-specific forecasts from on-air meteorologists, especially for the Pacific Northwest.
- Precise radar with Doppler data showing the exact location for planning.
- Hourly forecasts by neighborhood and travel-friendly, location-based updates.
- User-friendly, comprehensive interface and up-to-date information; often considered the best among local stations.
- Location-based weather alerts that help users stay informed.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and commercials that interrupt forecasts and slow loading.
- Reliability/accuracy concerns; app not always working well and forecasts not always consistent with TV broadcasts.
- Too many or irrelevant push notifications; not all alerts are meaningful.
- Limited coverage for non-metro or less-populated areas; radar/forecast details can omit some locations.
- Forecasts sometimes inconsistent between the app and KIRO TV, and video content may not update as frequently as weather changes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id780748936)