NWA - Your Weather Authority

Name: NWA - Your Weather Authority
Rating: 3.8 (56 reviews)
Author: Nexstar Broadcasting

By: Nexstar Broadcasting App

Weather

Overview

Version:

6.2.512

Last updated: 2026-05-26

Features & Capabilities

NWA Weather Authority covers Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville with Northwest Arkansas' most experienced weather team from KNWA and Fox 24.

Key features include a 250-meter radar, high-resolution satellite imagery, future radar, hourly updates, GPS-based location awareness, saved locations, push alerts for severe weather, and National Weather Service alerts.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Weather News & Magazines

By:

Nexstar Broadcasting

Rating:

3.80

(56)

Version:

6.2.512 Last updated: 2026-05-26

Version code:

886162915

Creation date:

2014-03-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

241.96MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 204,086 ▼ 2,196

Other rankings

#80 in author keyword 13 ▲ 10

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Developed by:

Nexstar Broadcasting

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nwa-your-weather-authority/id835244863

Website:

https://www.nwahomepage.com/advertise-with-us

User Reviews

The reviews show a mix: users praise NWA for reliable, accurate weather forecasts and useful features like live storm streams and meteorologist chats, plus strong local alerts. However, repeated issues dampen the experience: intrusive ads and mandatory video ads interrupt use; frequent crashes and performance stalls; radar data often feels inaccurate or buggy; excessive, sometimes irrelevant notifications spam users; and critical tornado warnings or severe-weather coverage can falter. Overall, it remains a strong information source for many, but reliability and user experience problems need significant fixes to regain trust.

Pros

Very reliable weather app that users feel never fails.
Most accurate forecasts compared to other apps.
Rich features like live storm streams and the ability to chat with meteorologists.
Comprehensive weather information and status updates.
Strong location-specific alerts and accurate local weather information.

Cons

Intrusive ads and mandatory video ads that hinder usage.
Frequent crashes and instability, especially after updates and during live streams.
Radar data not consistently accurate and radar features can crash when adding storm tracks.
Excessive and sometimes irrelevant push notifications and teaser messages.
Critical weather warnings (e.g., tornado alerts) unreliable or missing at key moments.

Recent reviews

With a recent update, you changed the radar. I don’t like how quickly it moves. I don’t like there isn’t an option to change the speed. I’ve tried just using the bar to stop and go, but it’s too jerky. Please, please change it back. Otherwise, this is where I check my weather forecast…forget any other app!

by Jo*****, 2026-06-08

The full screen splash ads at every turn ruin an otherwise decent weather app. There’s banner ads too, that should suffice. You don’t need to block the screen, especially during severe weather.