# FirstAlertWX

> Local weather forecasts, alerts, and news for the Coachella Valley. (iPhone/iPad app by News-Press & Gazette Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstalertwx/id1106026664 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [News-Press & Gazette Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/628538579)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.84/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 165 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-22
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstalertwx/id1106026664/reviews.md

## What is FirstAlertWX?

First Alert Weather delivers complete weather information for Palm Springs, Indio and surrounding Coachella Valley communities. The weather teams from KESQ NewsChannel 3 and CBS Local 2 keep you informed on current conditions and provide constant updates with VIPIR Radar, forecasts, severe weather alerts, video and headlines.

## Key features

- Local weather information
- Current conditions and forecasts
- Severe weather alerts
- VIPIR Radar
- Video and headlines
- Coachella Valley focus

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstalertwx/id1106026664/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App shuts down when opening

*2026-01-12*

The app closes as soon as it opens.

### 2/5 — No alerts?

*2023-08-21*

It’s Hillery storming right now, and I saw the ad to use this app. 
First i checked was the alerts, and the app is saying there are no weather alerts, despite the television telling us to stay home and the rain is going to get worse. 

I’m going to try this until the next first alert warning on tv, and then hopefully this will be in synch

### 2/5 — Not Consistent

*2022-01-01*

My wife and I are sitting two feet apart in the house and the temperature readings are different, as well as the bond speed and humidity. I want to like the app but this is ridiculous.

### 4/5 — Firstalertwx

*2020-04-10*

Name makes it hard to find in App Store

### 2/5 — What happened?

*2019-12-04*

This app functioned great until the latest update. Video forecasts are no longer available and even the ‘list’ of them is usually not updated in a timely fashion. For the “breaking news” station this is unacceptable.

## Frequently asked questions about FirstAlertWX

### What weather information does FirstAlertWX provide?

FirstAlertWX delivers complete weather information including current conditions, forecasts, severe weather alerts, VIPIR Radar, video, and headlines for Palm Springs and surrounding Coachella Valley communities.

### What is the rating for FirstAlertWX?

FirstAlertWX has a rating of 3.8 stars based on 19 ratings.

### Is FirstAlertWX free to download?

Yes, FirstAlertWX is free to download and use.

### Does FirstAlertWX have ads?

Yes, FirstAlertWX contains advertisements.

### What devices does FirstAlertWX support?

FirstAlertWX is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is FirstAlertWX updated?

The latest version of FirstAlertWX is 7.1.0, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026.

### What is the age rating for FirstAlertWX?

FirstAlertWX has an age rating of 4+.

### Who develops FirstAlertWX?

FirstAlertWX is developed by News-Press & Gazette Company.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.2 — 2026-06-16

Bug Fixes and other Enhancements

### 7.1.1 — 2026-04-03

Improved radar lapsing, updated alert management, and numerous quality of life improvements and bug fixes!

### 7.1.0 — 2026-03-25

Improved radar lapsing, updated alert management, and numerous quality of life improvements and bug fixes!

### 7.0.4 — 2026-01-28

Updated branding and other backend improvements

### 7.0.3 — 2026-01-08

Minor backend improvements and fixes!

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