# WJCL- Savannah — Breaking News and Weather

> Local news, weather, and sports updates with live streaming and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Hearst Television.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjcl-savannah/id411765359 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hearst Television](https://appshunter.io/developer/428240239)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 987 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 126 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjcl-savannah/id411765359/reviews.md

## What is WJCL?

Explore the WJCL app and stay informed with the latest local news, weather and sports, wherever you go. 

Experience everything you love from the WJCL team including:
- Live streaming video of newscasts
- Enhanced navigation to quickly find what matters most
- Interactive, animated local radar and forecasts
- Breaking news, severe weather and closings alerts
- Universal sharing abilities for email, Facebook and Twitter

Download the enhanced WJCL app today. WJCL News - ABC 22

Although Hearst Television believes the majority of its news content is appropriate for a variety of ages, it is intended for individuals 18 and older.

## Key features

- Live streaming video of newscasts
- Enhanced navigation
- Interactive local radar and forecasts
- Breaking news alerts
- Severe weather alerts
- Universal sharing

## What do users think of WJCL?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Storm coverage and unbiased news
- 👍 Lively and well-spoken staff
- 👍 Informative and easy to navigate
- 👍 Great app for news in Savannah
- 👍 Keeps me informed

**Cons**

- 🔍 Too many annoying ads
- 🔍 No data or content issues
- 🔍 Crashes and reverts to home page
- 🔍 Automatic videos that are distracting
- 🔍 Outdated news and weather information
- 🔍 Poor graphics and interactivity
- 🔍 Too many repeat stories

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- App runs in background after closing

**Most requested features**

- Turn phone horizontal for larger text
- Keep site updated with current news team
- Remove geolocating feature when outside local area

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjcl-savannah/id411765359/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Can be frustrating

*2025-01-28*

too many annoying same advertising videos til you get to the news story. !! Many headlines repeated with old news …

### 1/5 — No Data

*2024-08-24*

I have had this app for over 3 weeks now and every time I click a notification is tells me there is no data. I have tried over and over again to get data to pop up. Also anytime I open the app I get ads.

### 1/5 — Fail on app..

*2024-08-08*

While I’m trying to pull up individual stories, reverts back to home page. Takes several times.. same with my wife’s phone. I removed and replaced APP twice.. still does it..

### 2/5 — Automatic videos

*2022-04-19*

I rated this so low because whenever you click on a story link, you get an advertisement video. Most of the time I don’t want a video at all, but prefer to read the articles and then if I want the video to click on it. When the video comes on immediately, you may have to stop it or terminate it right away as it can be loud or distracting to others . There is no real way to stop the auto advertisement so it will start immediately. I absolutely hate this and will not use this app because of this.

### 5/5 — Storm coverage and unbiased news

*2021-04-05*

WJCL is distinguishing itself from the other networks in the last couple years. The weather is spot on and you can find stories covered by WJCL that other local networks don’t touch. It’s a nice change.

### 5/5 — Lively.........

*2021-03-17*

The life that comes from the well spoken staff there, keeps the info you are sharing alive...
Thank you.

### 3/5 — Repeat

*2020-08-11*

The biggest disappointments you repeat & repeat & repeat same stories. With Hearst in ownership truth will never come out. They pretty much own newspapers, tv & news broadcasting. No competition means same old same old. That is why Americans no longer trust the news! Lies, lies, lies!

### 3/5 — Pics don’t match story

*2020-08-11*

I use an iPad and every day there are multiple pictures that do not have the story to match it.  It’s maddening and is just sloppy website work. The content is good but has typos more often than it should, but not every day

### 1/5 — WJCL weather app.

*2020-08-02*

I liked the app in the beginning, about a year ago, but now I continually have trouble using it! I especially have difficulty accessing the interactive radar. I just downloaded WSAV to see if it’s more user friendly and accurate!

### 1/5 — Drained

*2020-07-03, version 15006.13.996*

The app continues to run in the background after closing.

## Frequently asked questions about WJCL

### What does the WJCL app do?

The WJCL app provides users with the latest local news, weather, and sports updates. It offers live streaming of newscasts, interactive weather radar, and breaking news alerts.

### What are the key features of the WJCL app?

Key features include live streaming video of newscasts, enhanced navigation, an interactive animated local radar and forecasts, breaking news and severe weather alerts, and universal sharing capabilities for email, Facebook, and Twitter.

### Is the WJCL app free to download?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements as part of its monetization model.

### Who is the WJCL app intended for?

The app is intended for individuals 18 and older who are interested in staying informed about local news, weather, and sports.

### How can I share news from the WJCL app?

The app features universal sharing abilities, allowing you to easily share news stories via email, Facebook, and Twitter directly from the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 15006.15.2202 — 2026-06-17

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 15006.15.2175 — 2026-05-15

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 15006.15.2125 — 2026-04-06

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 15006.15.2086 — 2026-03-04

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 15006.15.2031 — 2026-02-04

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

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