# 7NewsDC Storm Alert Weather

> Local weather forecasts, radar, and severe weather alerts for Washington D.C. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7newsdc-storm-alert-weather/id487298870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,023 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 246 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7newsdc-storm-alert-weather/id487298870/reviews.md

## What is 7NewsDC Storm Alert Weather?

All the weather information you need from Washington's most trusted and experienced team of broadcast meteorologists.

Features 

   • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users
   • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available
   • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed
   • High resolution satellite cloud imagery
   • Current weather updated multiple times per hour
   • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models
   • Ability to add and save your favorite locations
   • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness
   • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service
   • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

## Key features

- High-resolution 250-meter radar
- Future radar for severe weather tracking
- Current weather updates
- Daily and hourly forecasts
- Favorite location saving
- Severe weather alerts

## What do users think of 7NewsDC Storm Alert Weather?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Great weather app for the DMV
- 👍 Easy to use and very accurate
- 🌟 Excellent reporting and forecasting
- 👍 Preferred weather app, quite accurate
- 🌟 First go-to for weather
- 👍 Nice little app, relatively easy on the eyes

**Cons**

- 🐛 Scrolling issues with updated app
- 🔋 Battery draining app
- 🙄 Too much crap when opening the app
- 🐛 Unreliable, needs to be reinstalled frequently
- 🐛 Broken with latest update, freezes on opening

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar maps not working
- Hourly forecast not accurate
- Crashes when setting location
- Forecast information not loading
- App not working after updates

**Most requested features**

- Add local weather video
- Improve radar coverage for DMV region
- Add AppleTV compatibility
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Provide more detailed weather information and blogs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7newsdc-storm-alert-weather/id487298870/reviews.md

### 5/5 — New UI — beautiful!

*2026-08-15, version 6.2.512*

The new updates to the UI I have created a differentiated weather app experience. It is noticeably nicer than other weather apps. Great job to your designers!

### 5/5 — My Go To App

*2026-06-10, version 6.2.512*

When it comes to local weather this is my go to app. My job relies on accurate weather predictions and forecasts and this is the best place for on the spot information 
Never disappointed

### 5/5 — Great Weather App for the DMV

*2025-02-16, version 5.17.508*

So helpful for the DMV.   Love the ability to set notifications for dangerous weather.

### 4/5 — Updated weather

*2025-01-02, version 5.17.508*

Your updated weather app doesn’t allow me to scroll in any direction. As soon as I scroll to see the rest of the forecast it switches to the other hourly forecast. All I want is a quick reference and not a detailed summary. Please put it back the way it was.

### 4/5 — Best Weather

*2024-08-16, version 5.15.409*

I love this app. Easy to use, and very accurate.

### 5/5 — Channel-7 Weather App Review

*2023-09-30, version 5.11.502*

Thank you ABC - 7 First Alert Weather Team for developing the best and user friendly app to accurately present the daily forecast. 

I have always been an advent Channel-7 news & weather watcher since the 1990’s and years of Doug Hill as the lead meteorologist. I learned how predicting the forecast is a science and saw the team work with each forecaster was on the same path to predict excellent results after the passing of Mr. Hill. 

The choice to make Veronica as Chief Meteorologist was an excellent choice.  The excellent reporting with Allison Stalling, Bryant Vandergraph, other team members creates a solid foundation that has caused me to stay with Channel-7 television, radio, and the App to follow especially when I have seen at the age of 68-years old, weather pattern and events in 30-years with a lot of first happenings, it is good to know your team has always got it right. 

In closing, i love how you can view team members on the app giving the weather, versus listing of information.   Keep up the excellent work. 
Kurt

### 5/5 — First go-to for weather

*2023-07-18, version 5.10.500*

This is my preferred weather app, and usually is quite accurate in its hour-by-hour predictions. I like the layout of the different screens. Very readable and complete in information provided.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2023-05-20, version 5.8.500*

This app is the first thing I look at in the mornings.  It’s what’s on continuously when bad weather systems are in the area and anywhere in the country where friends and family live.  And, isn’t great to see the our weather report right in the app.

### 5/5 — Nice little app

*2023-05-15, version 5.8.500*

This weather app seems pretty accurate and l quite prefer it over weather chan app bc it doesn't have intrusive & irritating ads. It has what l need, and the layout isn't bad, relatively easy on the eyes.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2021-12-10, version 5.3.600*

Important stuff is at the top…you don’t have to click on anything to see the hourly and daily. I like that wind info is included at the top. I have several weather apps and this is the only one that has a current forecast video. App has been working great—never had a problem with reliability. Love this app!

## Frequently asked questions about 7NewsDC Storm Alert Weather

### What does the 7NewsDC First Alert Weather app do?

This app provides comprehensive weather information for the Washington D.C. area, delivered by experienced broadcast meteorologists. It offers detailed forecasts, high-resolution radar imagery, and severe weather alerts to keep users informed and safe.

### What are the key features of this weather app?

Key features include a 250-meter resolution radar, future radar to track severe weather, high-resolution satellite imagery, current weather updates multiple times per hour, daily and hourly forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

### Is the 7NewsDC First Alert Weather app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### Can I get alerts for severe weather with this app?

Yes, the app provides severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. You can also opt-in for push alerts to ensure you are notified promptly about dangerous weather conditions.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals living in or traveling to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area who need accurate and up-to-date local weather information, including forecasts and critical severe weather alerts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.605 — 2026-08-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.512 — 2026-06-02

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.601 — 2026-03-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.401 — 2026-01-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.706 — 2025-07-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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