# WHEC First Alert Weather

> Local weather alerts, radar, forecasts, traffic, and closings. (iPhone/iPad app by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whec-first-alert-weather/id1324615236 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/546024230)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,876 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 252 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whec-first-alert-weather/id1324615236/reviews.md

## What is WHEC First Alert Weather?

The only weather app you need, giving you access to News10NBC content specifically for our mobile users:

    •  Severe weather alerts from News10NBC Meteorologists
    •  Doppler10 Radar, the highest resolution available
    •  On Demand, First Alert forecasts from News10NBC 
    •  Current weather updated multiple times per hour
    •  Current Traffic Conditions
    •  School and Business Closings
    •  Ability to add and save your favorite locations
    •  A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness
    •  Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather 
    •  Submit your own weather photos to air on News10NBC

## Key features

- Severe weather alerts
- High-resolution Doppler radar
- On-demand forecasts
- Current weather updates
- Traffic conditions
- School and business closings
- Favorite location saving

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

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Useful for staying informed
- 👍 Excellent weather coverage
- 👍 Great app for weather

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 💩 Chock full of junk and sleazy ads
- 👎 Difficult to read headlines
- 👎 Frustrating to bypass ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 15.6
- No sound on weather forecast videos
- App not launching on iOS 17+

**Most requested features**

- Bring back dew point feature
- Add widgets
- Improve readability of blue background

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whec-first-alert-weather/id1324615236/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Team

*2026-08-09, version 6.2.517*

Best weather team around!!!  Love Stacey, Rich, Nate and Victoria❤️

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-06-28, version 6.2.517*

Highly effective app!!! The meteorologists are a hoot!!!

### 2/5 — Glitching bad after last update

*2026-06-22, version 6.1.401*

Was excellent. I've had the app about a year. Would give it a 5 star, but this last update will not allow the map to work correctly. It will not load radar. If you get lucky enough to have it load, you can not go forward or repeat, as nothing moves. If you grab the bar to move the radar along, the app closes.   Fix it, and you have a 5 star app.

### 1/5 — Radar faulty

*2026-06-21, version 6.1.401*

Radar does not work consistently

### 2/5 — It’s ok

*2026-06-21, version 6.1.401*

It’s nice to have local weather so handy but the radar sucks! I have to use a different app half the time for radar. At that point is it worth keeping this app? Fix the radar!!

### 5/5 — Love App- radar not working!!!

*2026-06-19, version 6.1.401*

Help- app needs updating- just showing lightning bolts no clouds- help!

### 2/5 — Radar Loop Stopped Working

*2026-06-18, version 6.1.401*

Radar loop stopped working. Uninstalled and reinstalled several times. After each reinstall the radar loop works a few times and then stops again.

### 2/5 — A step backward

*2026-05-25, version 6.1.401*

This was my go to weather app. The most recent update changed the radar portion of the app. Previous version had several customization options including the ability to show Past+Future radar image in a loop. That has been removed and now the Past & Future radar image must be selected separately, not as one seamless loop. Interestingly, with Past selected, the radar image ends as much as 15 minutes before current time while with Future selected the radar image starts as much as 15 minutes after current time so you never have a radar image for the current time. This is a significant downgrade. I’ll be moving on to a different weather app.

### 5/5 — Weather news

*2026-04-25, version 6.1.401*

Love being able to access local weather anytime!

### 5/5 — First Alert

*2026-04-13, version 6.1.401*

First Alert is so reliable and so meticulous about any changes in the fast changing weather conditions,  we have here in Rochester, N.Y. and surrounding areas. A voice actually comes through, on your phone, even if it’s just next to you. It’s so helpful and I’d say get this app, because they truly are looking out for you~First Alert, can pin point the actual area you are in and let you know ahead of time, to prepare for serious unexpected weather changes. First Alert will be with you wherever you are. This app has  exceeded my expectations. First alert has your back. The weather is an amazing force of nature all of its own. It will not compromise, it will not wait  a minute until you are done w something. It’s does what it wants, when it wants. First Alert is on the lookout 24/7 for that reason. It helps keep us safe.

## Frequently asked questions about WHEC First Alert Weather

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

This app provides comprehensive local weather information, including severe weather alerts from meteorologists, high-resolution Doppler radar, and on-demand forecasts. It also offers current traffic conditions and school/business closings.

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

Key features include severe weather alerts from local meteorologists, Doppler10 Radar with high resolution, on-demand forecasts, current weather updates, traffic conditions, school and business closings, and the ability to save favorite locations.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### How does the app help me stay safe during severe weather?

The app provides opt-in push alerts for severe weather, ensuring you are notified promptly. It also offers access to severe weather alerts from News10NBC Meteorologists and high-resolution Doppler radar for real-time tracking.

### Can I track weather in multiple locations?

Yes, the app allows you to add and save your favorite locations. It also features a fully integrated GPS for current location awareness, so you can easily check the weather wherever you are.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.517 — 2026-06-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.401 — 2026-01-29

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.708 — 2025-08-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.619 — 2025-06-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.510 — 2025-01-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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