# WSFA First Alert Weather

> Hyper-local weather forecasts, radar, and severe weather alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Gray Television Group, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsfa-first-alert-weather/id415720975 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 22,779 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 262 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsfa-first-alert-weather/id415720975/reviews.md

## What is WSFA First Alert Weather?

The WSFA Mobile Weather App includes:

   * 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 high-resolution radar
- Future radar tracking
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Current weather updates
- Daily and hourly forecasts
- Favorite location saving
- Severe weather alerts

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

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Timely weather alerts and notifications
- 💡 Detailed radar and storm tracking
- 👍 Helpful weather videos and updates

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔍 Difficult to see warning boxes and radar
- 🔍 Cluttered interface
- 🔋 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Radar not working on some devices
- Video playback issues and glitches
- Delayed weather alerts and notifications

**Most requested features**

- Improve contrast and visibility of warning boxes
- Reduce frequency of ads and commercials
- Add more customization options for alerts and notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsfa-first-alert-weather/id415720975/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2026-08-10, version 6.2.518*

Every since Josh left the weather hasn’t been reliable at all. Y’all really messed that one up, very disappointed. He has been working the weather since I was a kid and he has been trust worthy and now here it is absolutely storming and radar is showing just a little rain.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-07-19, version 6.2.518*

I use it all the time! Great for local weather.

### 1/5 — No, just no.

*2026-07-17, version 6.2.518*

I wish I had not updated the app this last time. I miss the past/future at the same time option and this radar moved too fast. Sigh.

### 2/5 — 6.2.518 Radar Fail

*2026-07-12, version 6.2.518*

They had a great radar that updated almost every minute, and would pause for a second  at the end of each playback before repeating. The recent “update” seems to only update every 15 minutes, which only tells you where the rain cells “were” 15 minutes ago, not where they are “now”.  And because it doesn’t pause before repeating you have to manually stop it to see exactly where they were at the end of the cycle. BIG step backwards from what they had before.

### 4/5 — The best thing I ever saw

*2026-05-30, version 6.2.510*

🥶🥵

### 1/5 — WSFA new weather app is awful

*2025-12-29, version 6.1.102*

The latest update to the WSFA weather app is terrible!  Radar doesn’t work.  I am deleting this app because I need a weather app that works.

### 1/5 — Terrible forecast

*2025-12-04, version 5.17.801*

I never write reviews but I do not know how this app has such high reviews. I’ve been using this app for years now and the daily and hourly forecast are extremely inaccurate time to switch to a different weather app

### 5/5 — Weather

*2025-07-30, version 5.17.706*

I think WSFA has the best weather report and news!

### 3/5 — 24hr radar

*2025-07-17, version 5.17.612*

24hr radar doesn't complete full 24hr cycle.  It stops at 12 hours. Sure, I could delete and reinstall, but all my pinned locations would have to be set again. Please fix the best radar available, so I don't have to find another one.

### 5/5 — Love WSFA

*2025-07-14, version 5.17.612*

Great information everyday!

## Frequently asked questions about WSFA First Alert Weather

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

This app provides hyper-local weather information, including high-resolution radar and satellite imagery, current weather conditions, and detailed daily and hourly forecasts. It also delivers severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

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

Key features include 250-meter resolution radar, future radar to track severe weather, high-resolution satellite cloud imagery, current weather updates multiple times per hour, hourly updated forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, GPS for current location awareness, and opt-in push alerts for severe weather.

### Is this weather app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### What devices is the WSFA First Alert Weather app compatible with?

The description does not specify device compatibility, but it is designed as a mobile application, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets running common mobile operating systems.

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

The app provides severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service. Users can also opt-in for push alerts, ensuring they receive timely notifications about dangerous weather conditions to help them stay safe.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.604 — 2026-08-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.518 — 2026-07-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.510 — 2026-05-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.2.508 — 2026-05-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 6.1.708 — 2026-04-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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