WRAL Weather

WRAL Weather

by Capitol Broadcasting Company

3.2K ratings
198 reviews
With Ads#200 in free Weather
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 7, 2011
  • January 29, 2026

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Get accurate local weather forecasts and real-time severe weather alerts for central and eastern North Carolina. Features include interactive radar maps, daily video forecasts, and hurricane tracking. Stay informed about storms, floods, and more with insights from local meteorologists.

Live local forecasts
Real-time weather alerts
Interactive radar map
DualDoppler5000 radar
Hurricane Center
Closings & delays
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What's New in WRAL Weather

26.5

January 29, 2026

Performance improvement and bug fixes.

Charts

Top Free

📉 200-32

Weather

This app dropped -32 positions in Weather chart.

Last updated on August 30, 2026.

User reviews

Jonathan

Jonathan

It’s ok but not great

I have the Apple weather app, The Weather Channel, WRAL Weather and Weather Underground.

Honestly my favorite weather app was Dark Sky. But since that has been decommissioned, I have to use something else. My go to for information density and accuracy is Weather Underground.

This app is too focused on stories and ad and so hides the information I want from a weather app:

Temperature (actual and feels like)
Humidity
Wind (speed & direction)
Pressure (current and trend)
Precipitation
Sunrise and sunset
Moon phase

The only time I really use WRAL Weather is for hurricane tracking
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Weather

I think we should be able to go to the weather app and not have to listen to an ad for a video forecast.

WRAL is a go to for weather especially the app

The WRAL weather app sends notifications instantly to severe thunderstorm warnings to heat advisories it’s so awesome it’s amazing for everywhere especially North Carolina

Could/would use daily for weather but...

The ads interfere with using the app. Don't get me wrong, love wral, watch it on TV, and read their site; however, when it comes to checking the weather, I want in and out of my weather app as quickly as possible. I understand the need for the ads, but the fact I have to sit through them on the daily? I use other weather apps, some with a subscription etc. I keep wral weather app on my phone for the extreme weather info.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Radar not loading or freezing

Bug

Incorrect temperature and weather data

Bug

Saved locations not updating properly

Bug

Notifications not working as expected

Bug

App crashes or becomes unresponsive

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add dark mode option

Feature

Improve radar animation and controls

Feature

Provide more detailed weather data and forecasts

Feature

Allow users to customize alert preferences

Feature

Integrate with smart home devices and services

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FAQ

What does the WRAL Weather app do?

The WRAL Weather app provides accurate, local weather forecasts and real-time severe weather alerts specifically for central and eastern North Carolina. It offers features like interactive radar maps, hourly and 7-day forecasts, and insights from local meteorologists.

What are the key features of the WRAL Weather app?

Key features include live local forecasts with hourly and 7-day predictions, real-time push notifications for dangerous weather, an interactive radar map with advanced tracking capabilities like DualDoppler5000, a Hurricane Center, and access to closings and delays.

Is the WRAL Weather app free to use?

Yes, the WRAL Weather app is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements as part of its monetization model.

What areas does the WRAL Weather app cover?

The app focuses on providing the most accurate, local weather forecasts for Raleigh, Durham, and across central and eastern North Carolina. It allows users to get forecasts for their current location and saved favorite locations within this region.

How does the app help track severe weather?

The app offers real-time weather alerts with push notifications for dangerous conditions like storms, hurricanes, and floods based on your location. Its interactive radar map, including the advanced DualDoppler5000, allows for high-resolution tracking of rain and severe weather patterns, with features like Futurecast.