# WRGB CBS 6 Weather Authority

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867511207](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867511207)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id867511207`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,290 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2014-04-28
- **Size:** 238 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wrgb-cbs-6-weather-authority/id867511207)
- **Website:** [http://www.cbs6albany.com](http://www.cbs6albany.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cbs6albany.com/station/features/privacy-policy/](http://www.cbs6albany.com/station/features/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WRGB CBS 6 Weather Authority Chrome Extension brings trusted, real-time weather data to your browser. Access station-specific content, a 250-meter radar, future radar, and high-resolution satellite imagery, plus current conditions updated frequently. Daily and hourly forecasts are refreshed from our models for planning.

Save your favorite locations, use embedded GPS for current location awareness, and receive severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Opt-in push alerts help you stay safe during severe weather.

## Rankings

- #48,566 — Overall
- #37 — author

## Review summary

Reviews praise WRGB CBS 6 Weather Authority for accuracy, ease of use, and the ability to save locations. Users also like the local radar-like feel. However, multiple reviews report issues with the app not functioning or crashing, especially after updates, and some video features (live streams or video content) not working or misbehaving. A few users also note forecasts may not be updated promptly and some confusion exists about data sources, but overall sentiment remains mixed with strong positive feedback when the app runs smoothly.

### Pros

- Accurate forecasts / weather accuracy
- Easy to use with a radar-like, local feel
- Allows saving locations / favorites
- Positive overall sentiment and reliability (enthusiastic praise)

### Cons

- App sometimes not working / crashes (not functional or crashes after update)
- Video/live stream issues (video content not functioning or misbehaving)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867511207)