# NBC4 Wx

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id823820859](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id823820859)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id823820859`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Media General
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2014-02-20
- **Size:** 178 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nbc4-wx/id823820859)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nbc4i.com/privacy-policy](https://www.nbc4i.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

NBC4 and Storm Team 4 are proud to announce an interactive, local weather app for WCMH Columbus, Ohio users of Apple devices. 

Features: 
Highly responsive interactive map optimized for 3G and wifi performance. 
Customizable by zip code.
Updated local video forecast.
Customizable severe weather alerts. 
Location based technology for hyper local forecasting.
Most accurate forecast, featuring hour-by-hour and extended forecast models.
Real-time radar sweeps from Level II NEXRAD sites.
Exclusive SCIT (Storm Cell Identification & Tracking) algorithms to pinpoint
potentially damaging storms and tornadoes.
Live precipitation levels.
Air quality index info.

## Rankings

- #222,646 — Overall

## Review summary

NBC4 Wx is strong on local weather radar and forecast accuracy with an easy, local-focused interface. However, reviewers repeatedly cite intrusive ads, instability after updates, and a degraded reading/navigation experience (including missing hour-by-hour forecasts and lagging radar). Some still praise performance when it runs smoothly, but many prefer the older app for better usability and forecast detail.

### Pros

- Robust local weather radar with lightning, tornado, and wind-path data (VIPIR).
- Accurate local forecasts, often outperforming national options.
- Fast loading and generally stable performance when the app works.
- Easy-to-use interface with a local-focus weather experience.

### Cons

- Intrusive, full-screen and video ads that degrade the user experience and can slow things down.
- Reliability issues after updates: crashes, data not loading, and compatibility problems with recent iOS versions.
- Degraded UI/UX: cluttered layout, unreadable news content, and removal of the hour-by-hour forecast in list form.
- Radar/forecast timing can lag behind real-time events.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id823820859)