# News 3's First Warning Weather

> Hyper-local weather forecasts, radar, and severe weather alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by E.W. Scripps Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-3s-first-warning-weather/id1494043778 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [E.W. Scripps Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/405974803)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 1,662 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 264 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2020-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-3s-first-warning-weather/id1494043778/reviews.md

## What is News 3's First Warning Weather?

The News 3's First Warning Weather App includes:

• Access to station content specifically for our mobile users

• 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available

• High resolution satellite cloud imagery

• Future radar to see where severe weather is headed

• Current weather updated multiple times per hour

• Ability to add and save your favorite locations

• Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models

• A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness

• Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

• Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service

## Key features

- 250 meter radar
- High resolution satellite imagery
- Future radar
- Current weather updates
- Saved locations
- Daily/Hourly forecasts
- Push alerts

## What do users think of News 3's First Warning Weather?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast weather updates
- 👍 Fabulous app
- 👍 Excellent for weather warnings
- 👍 Great satellite and information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Spotty radar functionality
- 🐛 Weather map not working
- 🔋 Draining battery
- 💩 Annoying ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar not functioning during storms
- Earthquake alerts not working

**Most requested features**

- Add daily pollen count
- Improve navigation and design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-3s-first-warning-weather/id1494043778/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-05-19, version 5.17.508*

I love it because it is so good.and it is good for you. You can check the wherever you can and it responds it back to you. One my favorite part it is a hour time and you can go to the map. this is great app for you guys you can have it whenever you want. The map is good for you. The day is good for you. Everything is good for you. This is just for Virginia Beach own. but you can go to other state and look at the other weather and different country you want to pick. I live in China in different places, but they have it and I can check there where one and what app.

### 2/5 — Spotty radar

*2023-08-16, version 5.10.500*

The radar frequently doesn’t function. During stormy weather either nothing is indicated or a portion of the reflected weather flashes.

### 5/5 — Fabulous app!

*2023-07-26, version 5.10.500*

100% better than the Weather Channel app!!!

### 3/5 — Weather watcher in Chesapeake

*2023-06-02, version 5.8.501*

Great App but sometimes it doesn’t work showing the clouds or precipitation in my area. The map is just blank. And that can’t be. Also I ask for earthquakes. Don’t get those anymore. It’s changes all the time.

### 5/5 — Fast weather updates

*2023-01-27, version 5.7.301*

Enjoying this app.  Great satellite and information!  Good job!💜

### 5/5 — WTKR

*2022-05-25, version 5.5.703*

This new app update is amazing

### 2/5 — Weather app

*2022-05-19, version 5.5.703*

Don’t like the ads. Clearer day by day forecast. Liked old design better.

### 1/5 — Make one Change

*2022-05-07, version 5.5.703*

I wish the alert/overlays wouldn’t appear by default. I can’t see the radar without turning off 10 layers of alerts that cover it up.

### 5/5 — Weather Warnings

*2022-04-28, version 5.5.703*

Thanks for the warnings!    This site is excellent for early detection of severe weather!! I use this app daily for accurate information.

### 5/5 — Pollen count

*2022-03-11, version 5.4.949*

Hi I love the App but, is it possible to list the daily pollen count ?

## Frequently asked questions about News 3's First Warning Weather

### What does the News 3's First Warning Weather app do?

This app provides hyper-local weather information, including high-resolution radar, satellite imagery, and detailed forecasts. It also offers severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and opt-in push notifications to keep users safe.

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

Key features include 250-meter radar with the highest resolution available, high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, future radar to track severe weather, current weather updates multiple times per hour, and the ability to save favorite locations for personalized forecasts.

### Is this app free to use?

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

### What kind of alerts does the app provide?

The app provides opt-in push alerts for severe weather to ensure user safety. It also includes severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service.

### How does the app provide forecasts?

Daily and hourly forecasts are updated hourly from the app's computer models. The app also uses your fully integrated GPS for current location awareness, providing relevant forecasts for your immediate area.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.512 — 2026-06-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.601 — 2026-03-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.401 — 2026-01-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.705 — 2025-07-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.508 — 2024-12-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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