# KPLC 7 First Alert Weather — user reviews > 56 indexed App Store user reviews of KPLC 7 First Alert Weather by Gray Television Group, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 8,445 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kplc-7-first-alert-weather/id470945396/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kplc-7-first-alert-weather/id470945396.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7,189 · 4★ 768 · 3★ 247 · 2★ 83 · 1★ 158 ## What do users think of KPLC 7 First Alert Weather? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great weathermen - 👍 Accurate weather reports - 👍 Helpful weather app - 👍 Reliable weather information - 👍 Useful for daily weather planning **Cons** - 🐛 Inaccurate radar - 🐛 Unreliable weather alerts - 🐛 Slow app performance - 🐛 Confusing new map interface **Commonly reported bugs** - Radar often does not populate - App crashes when leaving and returning - Notifications sent at inappropriate times **Most requested features** - Add weather statistics from 7 news app - Improve radar accuracy and responsiveness - Provide more frequent weather updates during emergencies ## Newest reviews (16 of 56) ### 2/5 — Add weather stats from 7 news app *2022-05-16, version 5.4.921* The only useful thing about the 7 news app to me was the weather stats. Now they removed the wx stats section. I thought it weird I would find wx stats on the news app but NOT on the weather app. Please add them to the weather app where they belong. ### 5/5 — I love KPLC *2022-04-09, version 5.4.921* My husband and I moved to Lafayette because of Laura and Delta, but we still watch KPLC news. I just love everyone on there!!! Lake Charles is and will always be my home!!!! Praying for Ben !! ### 4/5 — No longer my favorite *2021-08-29, version 5.3.800* Have always enjoyed KPLC cell apps. Used to b able to get feeds no matter how bad the weather was, unfortunately - no longer. Liked the earlier version better. ### 5/5 — Gary Bankson *2021-08-28, version 5.3.800* KPLC weathermen do a great job! My only complaint is that during hurricane emergencies there needs to be more updates to the public. ### 5/5 — Don’t like new maps *2021-08-26, version 5.3.800* The new maps are confusing and not helpful at all when compared to prior overlays of red, green, etc ### 4/5 — Most of the time *2021-08-12, version 5.3.800* Need to be able to update forecast quicker ### 5/5 — First weather *2021-07-15, version 5.3.800* We like to start the day off with coffee and a look at how the day may be. To do that you have to know what’s coming your way. With first alert it’s two clicks and done. Well I have to go. Fair skies, feels like 85 but 96% percent humidity. I think I’ll stay inside instead. ### 4/5 — KPLC WEATHER APP *2021-06-13, version 5.3.800* The weather app is pretty good it takes a little time to load sometimes but not as bad as the KPLC news app it’s just crazy and all over the place. ### 5/5 — Great app always perfect on times of showers and just an all around amazing app *2021-06-11, version 5.3.800* always perfect on times of showers and just an all around amazing app ### 5/5 — Weather app *2021-06-04, version 5.3.800* Just moved back to (native) la from years Away working. Have been very impressed With weather app & weather staff at KPLC. Keep up the good work Thanks “Couple old newbys” ### 5/5 — K.B. *2021-05-28, version 5.3.800* I live in south Louisiana Channel 7 weather is the best weather station in the world I would watch no other 🙂😇 ### 3/5 — Radar often does not populate. *2021-04-24, version 5.2.600* ARadar ### 5/5 — Weather Review *2021-04-19, version 5.2.600* I always look to First Alert for my weather. The charts give me everything I need to know about the weather. Great coverage. ### 3/5 — Bad Track Record *2021-04-17, version 5.2.600* I love the weather forecast, but the accuracy and ability to warn me of impending bad weather problems has been a disappointment. For instance, just recently, high, 90 mile per hour winds, was a day late. These kinds of misses, along with rain or no rain can be awkward. ### 5/5 — Okay *2021-04-16, version 5.2.600* Okay ### 5/5 — Tommy *2021-04-13, version 5.2.600* Most of the time they call it right about 80 percent ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Radar sucks with new update *2026-01-29, version 6.1.302* I can no longer see the radar to present/future. I don’t have that capability anymore. I am now deleting this app because it is no longer usable to me ### 1/5 — Radar is never accurate *2025-09-04, version 5.17.706* Every time I pull up the radar for weather, it will not show any rain on top of my area, but it will be pouring. Sometimes it only shows a lightning bolt and will be pouring. When it does show rain over my area, it’s clear. I know you can do better than this when other radars show it correctly. Also, when you put it in motion, it will only show it moving for a few hours and then freezes while the bar at the bottom is still moving. ### 1/5 — Notifications *2025-05-27, version 5.17.614* Not what I’m expecting. It’s an alert system which I take as a slight warning type system but I keep getting notifications such as clear weather coming and things not concerning bad weather that needs a warning or alert. Sometimes it’s in the middle of the night. Maybe spam has hacked your system so if y’all don’t do that please let us know ### 1/5 — Location, location, location *2023-05-24, version 5.7.403* I get alerts from all over La. and Texas. In the middle of the night. ### 1/5 — No WiFi no app *2018-12-13, version 4.7.801* There is no point in having a mobile app that doesn’t work with out WiFi. ### 1/5 — Annoying Alerts *2018-04-16, version 4.6.1400* I wanted an app that would alert me to weather emergencies. This app sends alerts to let me know that the weather MIGHT change in a few days. Really? Ugh! Deleted. ### 1/5 — New interface is terrible! *2015-04-27, version 3.6.601* This new interface is clunky to navigate, both on iphone and ipad. It is too cluttered and difficult to see what you want. The carousel like navigation is a horrible addition, especially when you are on iphone...a quick swipe often turns too many sections at a time. They should have left this app alone....color scheme and all. I always used it over others, but i will be using the Weather Channel app until something is fixed (or reverted) with this one. ### 1/5 — Not a good update *2015-04-17, version 3.6.601* This is not a good update. It is not user friendly and overall difficult to navigate. ### 1/5 — Don't like this version at all *2015-04-12, version 3.6.601* You heard the saying, "if it ain't broke don't fix it!"? Well that applies here. I do not like this new version. The version that they just took away worked just fine and I could click on the app and instantly see the radar map! I loved it. Now I have to look for the map!!! I don't want to scroll through all of the different things to see it. Please please please bring back the other version. If had some bugs then fix them. Don't just redesign the whole thing because of it. Some people in this world appreciate simple!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing!!! *2013-02-10, version 2.5* Much rather use The weather Channel app!!! Can't view radar without app crashing. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great weathermen!! *2025-11-01, version 5.17.801* KPLC has the best weathermen!! Trust them every time!!! ### 5/5 — Back patting *2025-10-04, version 5.17.706* The best ### 5/5 — We luv LA *2023-08-13, version 5.10.500* Kplc for lifeeee ### 5/5 — Weather app *2023-03-10, version 5.7.403* Just moved back to (native) la from years Away working. Have been very impressed With weather app & weather staff at KPLC. Keep up the good work Thanks “Couple old newbys” ### 5/5 — Good *2023-02-06, version 5.7.112* It’s it’s very true ### 5/5 — KPLC ALWAYS *2023-01-21, version 5.7.112* I lived in Sulphur for about 11 years. I left family there and it grew, so I still visit often. I now live in Bayou Chicot (Evangeline parish) I’ve always listen to KPLC & still is my go to for weather reports and updates. Sue Forman ### 5/5 — First alert *2022-12-30, version 5.7.112* This is a very good and needed app. Good job. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2022-12-20, version 5.7.112* Great app Iam a mail carrier so I check the weather every morning so I know how to dress for the the day thanks! ### 5/5 — Tell you how I feel. *2022-08-08, version 5.4.921* Thanks for your service. Love you all . ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2022-05-31, version 5.4.921* Great information about the weather --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*