# WBKO First Alert Weather

> Hyper-local weather forecasts, radar, and severe weather alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gray Television Group, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbko-first-alert-weather/id1358866154 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 7,094 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 249 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbko-first-alert-weather/id1358866154/reviews.md

## What is WBKO First Alert Weather?

The WBKO 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
- Favorite location saving
- Daily and hourly forecasts
- Severe weather alerts

## What do users think of WBKO First Alert Weather?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Helpful weather alerts and notifications
- 💡 Detailed radar and storm tracking
- 👍 Reliable and trustworthy weather information

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of relevant information and videos
- 💤 Slow app performance and loading times
- 📺 Too many advertisements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar not showing real-time data
- Weather alerts not working properly
- App unable to load or crashes on launch

**Most requested features**

- Restore past radar and forecast options
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Enhance video and content quality
- Provide more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbko-first-alert-weather/id1358866154/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Notifications

*2025-08-04, version 5.17.706*

The message is usually incomplete.  It doesn’t include any helpful information.  If I get an alert for a new notification, I expect to see important information that is helpful. 
I don’t want to turn off notifications as I do want to be informed of severe weather - not that there might be scattered showers tomorrow.

### 1/5 — Not relevant

*2024-09-06, version 5.15.417*

Since Shane left, this has longer ads than videos. The information just isn’t there anymore! I get more reliable weather information from the iPhone generic weather app.

### 5/5 — I don’t write reviews

*2024-08-18, version 5.15.417*

I don’t write reviews

### 5/5 — Must have

*2024-05-23, version 5.14.700*

Best local weather app  !

### 5/5 — Recommend

*2024-05-12, version 5.14.700*

Love the updates and notifications I get when there are storms.

### 4/5 — Love it …but……

*2023-10-09, version 5.11.503*

I have to delete this app every few days and reinstall because it quits. 
But! When it works, it is awesome! Love that it gives the sunrise and sunset times:) Karen

### 5/5 — Weather notices

*2023-07-03, version 5.10.500*

Thank you for the excellent updates and warnings for our area. I rely on you all the time to help keep my family safe!!!!
Mary Jones
Railton area, South Barren

### 5/5 — Amazing app!!!

*2023-06-29, version 5.10.400*

Helps so much with my anxiety to be kept updated so well about incoming storms

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2023-05-16, version 5.8.500*

Thank you for the detailed map so that we can see where the storms actually are. Your coverage is great!

### 2/5 — It was great until the last update

*2023-05-13, version 5.8.500*

Please go back to the radar selections that you had before this latest update.  We had the option then to see the future radar, why did you take away the past radar?  This was my go-to weather app until the update.

## Frequently asked questions about WBKO First Alert Weather

### What does the WBKO First Alert Weather app do?

This app provides hyper-local weather information, including high-resolution radar and satellite imagery, current weather conditions, and daily/hourly forecasts. It also offers future radar to track severe weather and sends opt-in push alerts for severe weather warnings from the National Weather Service.

### 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 for tracking storms, current weather updated multiple times per hour, and the ability to save favorite locations. It also offers daily and hourly forecasts and GPS for current location awareness.

### Is the WBKO First Alert Weather app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, which allows for the provision of detailed weather data and alerts without a direct cost to the user.

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

The app provides opt-in push alerts to keep users safe during severe weather. It also delivers severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service, ensuring users are informed about critical weather events in their area.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who needs accurate and up-to-date local weather information. It is particularly useful for individuals who want to stay informed about current conditions, plan their day with detailed forecasts, and receive timely warnings for severe weather events.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.604 — 2026-08-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.512 — 2026-05-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.601 — 2026-03-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.302 — 2026-01-08

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.801 — 2025-10-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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