# WKBN 27 Weather - Youngstown

> Accurate local weather forecasts, severe alerts, and advanced radar for Youngstown, OH. (iPhone/iPad app by LIN Television Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkbn-27-weather-youngstown/id935445837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LIN Television Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/488222083)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.87/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkbn-27-weather-youngstown/id935445837/reviews.md

## What is WKBN 27 Weather?

Never let the weather catch you by surprise again. The trusted weather experts at Storm Team 27 deliver Youngstown, OH's most accurate hour-by-hour forecast. Unlike other weather apps, you'll get a local forecast that is customized for you.

Download the WKBN Weather app for fast, accurate, local weather at your fingertips. With its personal alert notifications, you'll know when significant weather is heading your way and when to take cover. And when you are traveling, use the WKBN Weather app to get real-time weather forecasts, VIPIR radar and current conditions for anywhere in the U.S. 

The WKBN Weather app utilizes the most advanced radar maps, weather and digital technology available. With its easy to use VIPIR radar, you can take control and see where the storm is now and where it is tracking. Then, set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe.

 Features: 
- Live VIPIR radar lets you track the storms around you 
- Alerts for severe weather go to your home screen 
- The most accurate hour-by-hour forecast 
- The latest weather video forecast from WKBN Storm Team 27 
- Current weather conditions for Youngstown, OH and the surrounding area 
- Share the weather conditions via text message, email, Facebook or Twitter 
- You can set multiple custom locations to track forecasts, alerts, radar, and more 
- News, weather and sports headlines from WKBN 27 First News

## Key features

- Hour-by-hour local forecast
- Severe weather alerts
- Live VIPIR radar
- Customizable alerts
- Real-time U.S. forecasts
- Weather video forecasts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkbn-27-weather-youngstown/id935445837/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Radar

*2026-03-05*

I use this app every day! The radar can’t be wrong and that’s what I use!!

### 2/5 — Huge app

*2024-05-18*

This thing says 89MB. When I went in storage it was almost 4GB!!

### 2/5 — This app is terrible

*2023-09-10*

I recommend NOT using this app because it is so inaccurate on weather and storms. It will say something like 80% chance of thunderstorms, but it will be completely sunny when its supposed to happen!! I recommend using DarkSky or the default weather app made by apple. The one made by apple is so much more accurate, gives you more information on world-wide things like temperature, humidity, pressure, the amount of rainfall in the next 24 hours, or in the last 24 hours, updates you on weather more frequently then this one. WKBN 27 Weather is just plain bad!

### 1/5 — Terrible format update

*2021-04-26*

I’d give this no stars if possible.  I hate the new format!  Your app was the first thing I’d open in the morning, but now I’m deleting it.

### 2/5 — Not getting alerts

*2020-02-13*

I’m not receiving any weather alerts since switching to an iPhone. Please help

### 1/5 — Update mess up

*2019-11-09*

The app prior to update was reasonable except for stupid Dianne Sauer Chevrolet ads. Now it is even worse with all the other news and sports crap added when you only download the weather app.. you get everything else you do not want. The format is too busy which makes it over complicated to use. Go back to the simplified version of the storm team weather app. About to uninstall this one

### 1/5 — WKBN WEATHER APP

*2019-09-14*

Used to be a great weather info source... now it is useless! I had to delete! To much junk etc. c’mon guys clean it up. More is not always better! Ed

### 1/5 — Update = Terrible

*2019-09-06*

Okay, so the update looks like an amazing resource. Simply, it just has too much...except for the hourly forecast. I used that bugger all of the time to check temperatures for the day. Now that the hourly is gone, the app is gone. Too bad, too. WKBN was way more accurate than other apps.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2019-09-02*

The old app was much better. Was easier to navigate, and to understand. When trying to add a location for alerts on this current version, it will not save. Tried both on my iPad and iPhone.... this app is terrible

### 1/5 — Bad Update

*2019-09-01*

Used to Be my Favorite Weather app but now it’s terrible, what was wrong with the old version you should not have changed it bring it back please.

## Frequently asked questions about WKBN 27 Weather

### What is the current rating for WKBN 27 Weather?

WKBN 27 Weather has a rating of 2.8 stars based on 47 ratings.

### Is WKBN 27 Weather free to download?

Yes, WKBN 27 Weather is free to download and use. It is supported by ads.

### What devices support WKBN 27 Weather?

WKBN 27 Weather is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is WKBN 27 Weather updated?

The latest version, 7.1.0, was last updated on March 25, 2026. Update frequency is generally reliable for weather apps.

### What age rating does WKBN 27 Weather have?

WKBN 27 Weather has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most users.

### Can I track storms with WKBN 27 Weather?

Yes, the app features live VIPIR radar that allows you to track storms around you and see where they are tracking.

### Does WKBN 27 Weather offer customized alerts?

Yes, you can set multiple custom locations and receive personalized alerts for forecasts, radar, and severe weather to keep you and your family informed and safe.

### What kind of forecast does WKBN 27 Weather provide?

WKBN 27 Weather delivers Youngstown, OH's most accurate hour-by-hour forecast, customized for you, along with the latest weather video forecasts from WKBN Storm Team 27.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.1 — 2026-06-16

Bug Fixes and other enhancements

### 7.1.0 — 2026-03-25

Improved radar lapsing, updated alert management, and numerous quality of life improvements and bug fixes!

### 6.9.1 — 2024-11-25

Adding 48 hours of hourly forecast data, 6 hours of hourly forecast directly on the homepage, satellite mapping, power outages, and air quality alerts. Other bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 6.9.0 — 2024-03-20

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

### 6.8.0 — 2022-09-15

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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