# FOX 17 Code Red Weather

> High-resolution weather radar and forecasts with severe weather alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-17-code-red-weather/id698705214 (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 4,225 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 242 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-17-code-red-weather/id698705214/reviews.md

## What is FOX 17 Code Red Weather?

FOX 17 Code Red Weather is proud to announce a full featured weather app for the iPhone and iPad platforms. 

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

- 250 meter radar resolution
- Future radar tracking
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Hourly forecasts
- Save favorite locations
- Severe weather alerts

## What do users think of FOX 17 Code Red Weather?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate to the minute
- 🚀 Follows you wherever you go
- 🚀 Fantastic radar maps
- 👍 Great weather alerts
- 👍 Up to date weather reports

**Cons**

- 🐛 Radar issues - not accurate or not showing up
- 🐛 Alerts for light rain/weather when none present
- 🐛 Forecasts and videos not updated often enough
- 🐛 Radar data lagging behind actual weather
- 🐛 App freezing or crashing
- 👎 Color scheme changes difficult to see

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar not showing storms/precipitation
- Radar not loading without logging out/in
- App freezing on loading screen

**Most requested features**

- Add iPhone widget
- Reduce unnecessary weather alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-17-code-red-weather/id698705214/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Radar inaccurate

*2026-06-28, version 6.2.512*

Several months ago the radar stopped being accurate. It would be pouring where we were and the radar shows no precipitation anywhere near. It just seems to be getting worse. It is also behind on putting warning boxes up. Not reliable.

### 1/5 — Radar/warning

*2026-06-28, version 6.2.512*

Why have the radar and warning separated??? I want them together so i can actually see the whole picture. It really is not hard for someone to toggle it off if they don‘t want it on, but why ruin it for everyone else? The radar and warnings/watches need to be together. Is it time for a new weather app?

### 2/5 — Not accurate

*2026-05-21, version 6.1.601*

Doesn’t give accurate warnings

### 2/5 — New Update is Terrible

*2026-04-28, version 6.1.601*

Yall done messed the radar and warnings up with these custom maps stuff. Before I could just toggle off whatever I didn’t want. If I didn’t want any other storm watch I could toggle it off and only have warnings. Now I can’t just have tornado warnings. And even I have radar and watches and warnings I can’t see the radar or the map to know where I’m at because the shading is so dark. Anyway bring back the old app, it was better.

### 4/5 — Improvements

*2026-04-17, version 6.1.601*

Please add air quality and air pressure.

### 3/5 — Weather

*2026-03-16, version 6.1.601*

Right now we are in the middle of a tornado watch. I downloaded this to my phone just in case my power goes out.it shows me everything but live coverage. So how am I supposed to see if a tornado is coming my way.

### 3/5 — You’ll get a code red warning when it’s about to rain in the middle of the night

*2026-03-11, version 6.1.601*

This app is wonderful but I don’t use it because it’ll wake me up in the middle of the night code red code red it’s about to rain if they would only warn me for tornadoes and that was an option then this would be a wonderful app to use to be warned of tornadoes only because I could care less when it’s about to rain.

### 3/5 — New update ruined the radar

*2026-03-07, version 6.1.601*

This used to be my go-to weather app, but ever sense this new update, I hate using it. And that really sucks because we’re just starting storm season and I’ll need a good radar. It makes you create a radar settings profile or whatever it’s called if you want it to show where the warnings are. Then, it doesn’t default to that the next time you open the radar. And, if someone is in a warned area (like they’re under a tornado watch or something) the opacity of the colors make it really difficult to see the colors of the tornado/severe thunderstorm warnings beneath it. When you go to tone down the opacity of it, it will tone down all of the colors, not just of the watch areas. It really ruins it.

### 4/5 — Widgets?

*2026-02-08, version 6.1.401*

It be great if they had widgets for the Home Screen

### 3/5 — Too many ads

*2026-01-29, version 6.1.401*

Besides all the ads taking up screen space for things like the radar, the controls on the radar used to be smaller and not block so much of the screen. Also I wish I could change the order of the “widgets” to move the radar closer to the top since I use that most.

## Frequently asked questions about FOX 17 Code Red Weather

### What does the FOX 17 Code Red Weather app do?

This app provides comprehensive weather information for mobile users. It includes high-resolution radar, future radar to track storms, current weather updates, and daily/hourly forecasts.

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

Key features include 250-meter resolution radar, future radar for storm tracking, high-resolution satellite imagery, hourly updated forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, GPS awareness, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

### Is the FOX 17 Code Red Weather app free to use?

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

### What devices is this weather app compatible with?

The app is specifically designed for iPhone and iPad platforms, offering a full suite of weather features optimized for these devices.

### How does the app help users stay safe during severe weather?

The app provides severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Additionally, users can opt-in for push alerts to be immediately notified of dangerous weather conditions, helping them stay informed and safe.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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

### 5.17.612 — 2025-04-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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