# IOWA'SNEWSNOWWX

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iowasnewsnowwx/id928582786 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 391 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 242 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2014-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iowasnewsnowwx/id928582786/reviews.md

## What is IOWA'SNEWSNOWWX?

KGAN Wx 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 updated forecasts
- Save favorite locations
- GPS current location awareness
- Severe weather alerts

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iowasnewsnowwx/id928582786/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So far great

*2026-04-16, version 6.1.601*

I love the format of this app.  Easy to check and alerts are working.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2024-09-23, version 5.15.406*

Warning come in very informative 
Weather team led by Rebecca does a great job!

### 5/5 — Cool LOL

*2024-07-24, version 5.15.406*

But seriously love the details and the active storm notifications!

### 5/5 — Better than other news aps

*2024-04-01, version 5.13.1000*

Had to ditch another news company and all their aps for my ios. News and weather aps were freezing often. These aps do great, no freezing or blank pages.

### 3/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-06-17, version 5.10.401*

After updating the app today now the app won’t open up.. I have removed it from my phone and then reinstalled it but still doesn’t work ! Please Fix!

## Frequently asked questions about IOWA'SNEWSNOWWX

### What does this weather app do?

This app provides hyper-local weather information for iPhone and iPad users. It features high-resolution radar and satellite imagery, current weather updates, daily and hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

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

Key features include 250-meter resolution radar, future radar to track severe weather, high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, current weather updates multiple times per hour, hourly updated daily and hourly forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, GPS awareness for current location, and severe weather alerts.

### Is this weather app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is a completely free service for users.

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

The app is specifically designed for the iPhone and iPad platforms. It leverages the capabilities of these devices to provide a full-featured weather experience.

### How does this app help me stay safe during severe weather?

The app provides severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Additionally, it offers opt-in push alerts, allowing you to be proactively notified about impending severe weather events to help you stay 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

### 5.17.609 — 2025-03-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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## Related topics

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