# KATU Weather

> Accurate, localized weather forecasts and severe weather alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katu-weather/id863172114 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katu-weather/id863172114/reviews.md

## What is KATU Weather?

katu.com brings you an interactive weather app, putting the most precise, up to date and accurate information in your hand.

- Local and national radar
- Satellite cloud imagery
- Current conditions based on location
- Customizable weather experience based on zip code
- Hourly forecast
- Current temperatures
- Instant severe weather alerting

## Key features

- Local and national radar
- Satellite cloud imagery
- Current conditions by location
- Customizable by zip code
- Hourly forecast
- Severe weather alerts

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katu-weather/id863172114/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Latest iteration needs work

*2022-10-13*

Fails to honor my landscape orientation, forces portrait mode. Huge accessibility issue.

### 2/5 — Radar map doesn’t advance

*2019-05-18*

The animated radar map won’t display any precipitation once started. Extremely disappointing. I’ll need to use another local station’s app for weather. Can’t rely on this one.

### 3/5 — Love the modern look but...

*2018-12-24*

Most everything works but can’t seem to get animated radar map.  It does not display any radar until I zoom in map and only then a static radar image appears over the map. Not more useful thAn the KATU app at least animated radar works there.

### 1/5 — What?

*2018-02-25*

Weather app is vague. Hit an icon for “Breaking News” and it was news from March. When I hit the menu button it only offered me “Breaking News” & “Conservative News” — basically Faux News. No thanks.

### 3/5 — Ditch the Twitter

*2017-09-21*

The app itself works rather well. It sends me to Twitter when I open it and tap on the forecast. Bugs the snot out of me. If I want to go to Twitter I’ll go myself.

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2016-11-19*

As another reviewer wrote, I also had trouble getting out of the "enter location" page. I managed to stumble out to the home page but still don't know how I did it. If the app has an hour-by-hour forecast anywhere I can't find it.
Apps for mobile devices should be easy and intuitive, especially those that might be used for quick checks for busy people. This one isn't.
I went back to my previous app. It doesn't look as slick, but it has hour-by-hour and long term forecasts besides radar and health alerts. And it's intuitive.

### 1/5 — Didn't work...

*2016-04-01*

Would have been nice for it to function but it kept giving the same message: "error getting data". Wasn't fixed by deleting and reinstalling the app. Darn.

### 1/5 — Not as good as I expected

*2014-07-13*

I downloaded this app hoping to get a reliable local weather app, but the "current weather" part took way too long to update and show any current conditions (assuming it EVER updated). I finally deleted the app and will keep looking.

### 3/5 — Appears very useful for US locations

*2014-06-05*

This app has nice graphics and appears very handy, as long as you only want US locations. So far it doesn't support international locations.

## Frequently asked questions about KATU Weather

### What devices does KATU Weather support?

KATU Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to provide weather information across these Apple devices.

### How accurate is KATU Weather?

The app aims to provide the most precise, up-to-date, and accurate weather information. User reviews, however, indicate a mixed reception with a current rating of 2.3 stars.

### Does KATU Weather have ads?

Yes, KATU Weather contains advertisements. As a free application, it relies on ads to support its services.

### When was KATU Weather last updated?

The latest version of KATU Weather was updated on March 24, 2026. This indicates a recent focus on maintaining and improving the application.

### What is the age rating for KATU Weather?

KATU Weather has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for children and general audiences.

### Can I customize the weather experience in KATU Weather?

Yes, you can customize your weather experience based on your zip code. This allows for more personalized and relevant local weather information.

### What types of weather data does KATU Weather provide?

KATU Weather offers local and national radar, satellite cloud imagery, current conditions, hourly forecasts, and current temperatures.

### How does KATU Weather handle severe weather alerts?

KATU Weather provides instant severe weather alerting. This feature is designed to notify users promptly of dangerous weather conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.1 — 2026-06-17

Bug fixes and other enhancements

### 7.1.0 — 2026-03-24

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

### 7.0.0 — 2025-06-26

Introducing widgets to monitor current conditions and forecasts from your phones homepage, Expandable hourly for more data at your fingertips, and various other updates and bug fixes!

### 6.9.0 — 2024-03-13

Here are the new features with this release!
-Dark mode
-Improved lapse speed and bar
-Past (2hrs) and real time as well as future radar (2hrs) combined in one product
-New stylized legends above the map

### 6.8.0 — 2022-10-11

Update to the mapping background in the radar tile and page to give it a new modern look. Boundaries, roads, cities display on top of radar data to make it easier to view your location on the map.
New look to the current conditions and forecast tile to make it more modern looking and easier for users to read weather data. Changes include a white background, colored icons, and larger text to make data easier to read.
Updated Current Conditions/Forecast Page. Updates include:
 -Page opens to the ‘Overview’ tab which gives current conditions, 3 hour hourly forecast, the 7 day daily forecast, and access to the radar page
 -The 'Currents' tab will give additional information on humidity percent, cloud cover, visibility, dew point, barometric pressure, and sunrise/sunset times.
 -The 'Hourly' tab will give detailed weather information for the next 24 hours on the forecasted weather condition, temperature, pop and wind speed and direction.
 -The 'Daily' tab will show the 7-day forecast in a manner that is much more similar to on-air 7-day forecasts with a detailed forecast for the next 7 days/nights below.

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