# WKRC WX

> High-resolution weather radar and forecasts with severe weather alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrc-wx/id675268363 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5,253 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 238 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrc-wx/id675268363/reviews.md

## What is WKRC WX?

WKRC is proud to announce a full featured weather app for the iPhone and iPad platforms. 

Features 

   • Access to station content specifically for our mobile users
   • 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available
   • Future radar to see where severe weather is headed
   • High resolution satellite cloud imagery
   • Current weather updated multiple times per hour
   • Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models
   • Ability to add and save your favorite locations
   • A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness
   • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service
   • Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather

## Key features

- 250 meter radar
- Future radar
- High resolution satellite imagery
- Current weather updates
- Daily and hourly forecasts
- Favorite location saving
- Severe weather alerts

## What do users think of WKRC WX?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
- 👍 Helpful for severe weather alerts
- 🌐 Works well across locations
- 💯 Reliable and dependable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy radar and map features
- ⏱️ Outdated or delayed weather updates
- 🔍 Inaccurate precipitation predictions
- 🔧 Frequent app crashes and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Map only shows 12 hours when set to 24 hours
- Radar freezes or stops updating after a certain time
- App crashes frequently, especially after updates

**Most requested features**

- Bring back dew point feature
- Add option to disable closed captions
- Improve video quality and timeliness
- Implement a home screen widget

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkrc-wx/id675268363/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Hit & miss severe weather alerts

*2026-08-02, version 6.2.512*

I have double triple checked that I have the severe weather notifications on but I am in my home, hearing the sirens, watching channel12 on tv report about the tornado warning for my county and the app on my phone has not alerted me. This app is not reliable for staying safe in  severe weather. 
I have an old phone connected to my WiFi and the different weather app on that phone alerted me to the tornado warnings. Two so far today. Earlier I was out (it’s in “follow me” mode) and the sirens went off and I got notified from a police dept text that there was a tornado warning for the county I was in. My WKRC weather app never showed any notification about it.
Not cool, channel 12. Very not cool.

### 1/5 — New map on app

*2026-06-28, version 6.2.512*

Your new interactive map on the updated app is awful!   It moves way too fast, and is hard to track storms.   I also don’t like how you can’t have storm alerts on the map while tracking a storm.   Go back to the old map.

### 5/5 — App update 6.2.512

*2026-06-02, version 6.2.512*

The app will not update. Keeps saying to update iPhone 15 iOS 26.4

### 5/5 — Best Weather Group

*2026-03-08, version 6.1.601*

I love getting notifications about what is going on from John Gumm, Anne Compolongo, Eric Debroka and Paul Pottet.

### 1/5 — Recent Update

*2026-03-07*

I love this app and have used it for years. Every update they do somehow makes the app a little bit worse each time. This update however is the WORST one they have ever done EASILY! Having to make a “custom” map to display weather alerts and the radar itself is stupid enough already but making the radar go on top of the weather alerts makes this app very frustrating to use. If you look at the map for something like a tornado warning, the radar goes on top of the warning polygon and you have to use the time bar to move the radar off of the warning to see it. Why make this change? The app was good before, and before the initial redesign it was better! Please fix this app, I WILL change my review when you do!

### 5/5 — Accurate

*2025-08-13*

Local 12 weather is always on point no matter where I’m at in the Cincinnati region

### 4/5 — Good

*2025-05-18, version 5.17.612*

Good morning

### 3/5 — The map in app shows only 12 hours when it’s set to show 24 hours

*2025-04-02*

I set map in your app to show 24 hours future, but map only shows 12 hours and then stops. The time line is moving, but map is not. On the day like today, when big storms are coming it would be nice to see 24 hours. Either fix it, or stop having 24 hours setting available.

### 5/5 — The best group

*2025-03-01*

I watch channel 12 from 5am- 10 anf then 12 -12:30 p and back at 4p. I depend on all my news from the people I trust. Love your group

### 3/5 — WKRC weather app maps

*2025-02-16*

Map stops moving after getting to the middle of the time bar on the bottom. The time on the bar keeps moving, but map is frozen. Please fix.

## Frequently asked questions about WKRC WX

### What does the WKRC WX app do?

This app provides comprehensive weather information for iPhone and iPad users. It features high-resolution radar, future radar to track severe weather, and detailed current and future forecasts. You can also save favorite locations and receive severe weather alerts.

### What are the key features of WKRC WX?

Key features include a 250-meter resolution radar, future radar for tracking storm movement, high-resolution satellite imagery, and current weather updates multiple times per hour. It also offers daily and hourly forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

### Is WKRC WX free to use?

Yes, the WKRC WX app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is a completely free application for users.

### What devices is WKRC WX compatible with?

The app is designed for Apple's mobile platforms, specifically the iPhone and iPad. It leverages the integrated GPS capabilities of these devices for current location awareness.

### How does WKRC WX help me stay safe during severe weather?

The app provides severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Additionally, it offers opt-in push alerts, ensuring you are promptly notified about dangerous weather conditions to help you stay safe.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.512 — 2026-06-02

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.601 — 2026-03-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.401 — 2026-01-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.706 — 2025-07-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.17.612 — 2025-04-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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