# NBC4 Wx

> Interactive local weather forecasts and real-time radar for Columbus, Ohio. (iPhone/iPad app by Media General.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbc4-wx/id823820859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Media General](https://appshunter.io/developer/330899733)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.27/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 178 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbc4-wx/id823820859/reviews.md

## What is NBC4 Wx?

NBC4 and Storm Team 4 are proud to announce an interactive, local weather app for WCMH Columbus, Ohio users of Apple devices. 

Features: 
Highly responsive interactive map optimized for 3G and wifi performance. 
Customizable by zip code.
Updated local video forecast.
Customizable severe weather alerts. 
Location based technology for hyper local forecasting.
Most accurate forecast, featuring hour-by-hour and extended forecast models.
Real-time radar sweeps from Level II NEXRAD sites.
Exclusive SCIT (Storm Cell Identification & Tracking) algorithms to pinpoint
potentially damaging storms and tornadoes.
Live precipitation levels.
Air quality index info.

## Key features

- Interactive weather map
- Customizable by zip code
- Local video forecasts
- Severe weather alerts
- Location-based forecasting
- Hour-by-hour and extended forecasts
- Real-time radar
- Storm cell identification and tracking

## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbc4-wx/id823820859/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Highly recommended

*2026-03-31, version 6.9.0*

This weather app is genuinely good for keeping an eye on the weather it’s got all different kind of features where you can see lighting strikes and tornado paths and wind paths right there on the radar. I have been using it for years and it has never let me down.

### 1/5 — Used to be good but…

*2025-11-16, version 6.9.0*

Used be good for weather with just some passive ads but they’ve recently changed the way ads appear. Now ads fill the screen and you have to watch for a certain amount of time before you can close the ad. The closure button is hidden/obscured. Just another blatant and annoying way to generate more advertisement dollars.

### 3/5 — Sharing option.

*2024-01-12, version 6.8.3*

Can you please fix the sharing capability? I wanted to share the latest Wx report via text with my family who intends to drive into town. All I needed was the link to paste in a text. (No text option to share) The button for email didn’t work, and Twitter, FB and LinkedIn wanted me to log in before I could copy the link. I don’t want to log in manually since I have no intention of using the social media. AND once I got to the log in screen there was no ‘back’ or ‘close’ option to get out of there and back to the page I was on with the report. I had to go to menu and re-navigate to the page I was on each time. I just wanted a link, pretty please:)

OKKK ETA- I was using the buttons under the video in my comments above, still valid issues.  I just now found the icon that appears on the video itself before it starts playing, <, I got the link, but some cleanup efforts would be good, it was too hard to find.

### 3/5 — More Ads than Weather

*2023-01-25, version 6.8.1*

The formatting looks like something from the early 2000s. Gigantic out of focus/proportion pop-up ads are a bit disconcerting. I deleted it.

### 1/5 — Videos hijack control of app

*2020-11-26, version 6.5.1*

So many ads that I can watch my battery going down while numerous ads load and then when the ads change the article reloads and you have to wait again.  Video articles have no way of closing them so you have to sit through commercials at both the beginning and end of the video unless you close the app itself.  Weather radar seems to run 7-8 minutes behind so storms are already through before the radar shows them near you.

### 4/5 — Last update erased my saved locations

*2020-10-04, version 6.5.0*

I travel all over Ohio... Would be better to not have to re-enter my 10 locations after the app updates.  Also would be a better app if it had pollen/allergy data somewhere.

### 3/5 — App Crashes When Submitting Photos

*2020-07-15, version 6.3.2*

I downloaded this app to submit some weather photos this morning but every time I submit an image the app crashes. Please fix.

### 5/5 — Wonderful App!

*2018-11-19, version 5.0.0*

Have shared with my family in and outside of Columbus. Wonderful

### 2/5 — Needs an update

*2018-09-29, version 3.16.5*

The latest OS release has stymied the storm motion view. It disappears once you hit the play button.

### 3/5 — Needs bug fix

*2018-09-27, version 3.16.5*

With the latest upgrade to iOS 12.0 the VIPIR weather map does not stream the storm fronts as it used to in previous versions. I see the front as a still, but when I go to see the movement I get nothing, not even current conditions. 
iOS 12.0
iPhone 6

## Frequently asked questions about NBC4 Wx

### What does the NBC4 Wx app do?

The NBC4 Wx app provides interactive, local weather forecasts and real-time radar updates specifically for WCMH Columbus, Ohio users. It offers detailed information on current and future weather conditions, including hour-by-hour and extended forecasts.

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

Key features include a highly responsive interactive map, customizable forecasts by zip code, updated local video forecasts, customizable severe weather alerts, and location-based hyper-local forecasting. It also provides real-time radar sweeps and exclusive storm cell identification and tracking algorithms.

### Is the NBC4 Wx app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. However, it does display advertisements as part of its monetization model.

### What devices is the NBC4 Wx app compatible with?

This app is designed for users of Apple devices. It is optimized for performance on both 3G and Wi-Fi connections.

### How does the app help with severe weather?

The app offers customizable severe weather alerts and utilizes exclusive SCIT (Storm Cell Identification & Tracking) algorithms to pinpoint potentially damaging storms and tornadoes. This allows users to stay informed and prepared for hazardous weather events.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.0 — 2026-06-16

Bug Fixes and other enhancements

### 6.9.0 — 2024-08-15

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

### 6.8.3 — 2023-03-14

Updated branding and minor bug fixes

### 6.8.2 — 2023-01-26

Bug Fixes and other Enhancements

### 6.8.1 — 2022-09-14

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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