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Best 19 News Weather Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ 19 news weather apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top 19 News Weather Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Cleveland19 FirstAlert WeatherCleveland19 FirstAlert WeatherFree4.7★ (8.4K)YesNoSep 2026
2The Weather Channel - RadarThe Weather Channel - RadarFree4.8★ (6M)YesYesSep 2026
3Spectrum News: Local StoriesSpectrum News: Local StoriesFree4.7★ (51K)YesNoSep 2026
4FOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFOX LOCAL: Live News & WeatherFree4.7★ (17K)YesNoSep 2026
5News 12 MobileNews 12 MobileFree4.8★ (66K)YesNoSep 2026
6WGAL News 8WGAL News 8Free4.5★ (7.8K)YesNoSep 2026
7FOX Weather: Daily ForecastsFOX Weather: Daily ForecastsFree4.8★ (368K)YesYesSep 2026
8ABC13 Houston News & WeatherABC13 Houston News & WeatherFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for 19 News Weather

Cleveland19 FirstAlert Weather#1

Cleveland19 FirstAlert Weather by Gray Television Group, Inc.

Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😐(8.4K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get hyper-local weather updates with high-resolution radar and future radar to track severe storms. Receive current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and opt-in push alerts for National Weather Service warnings.

What We Love

  • 🌞 Beautiful weather reporting
  • 👍 Accurate forecasts
  • 🚀 Excellent radar and data presentation
  • 💯 Reliable and dependable

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Radar and app issues (freezing, not loading, inaccurate)
  • 🤖 Too many ads and commercials
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 📢 Notifications issues (delayed, unwanted)
The Weather Channel - Radar#2

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel Interactive

Storm Alerts, Lightning, Rain
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😞(6M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Weather
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Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🌤️ Helpful weather videos
  • 🌍 Weather for multiple locations

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 💸 Excessive ads and push for premium subscription
  • 🔴 Inaccurate weather alerts and forecasts
Spectrum News: Local Stories#3

Spectrum News: Local Stories by Charter Communications

Daily Updates & Weather Alerts
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😐(51K ratings)
FreeAds
#65in News
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Get personalized local news, weather forecasts, and community information. Watch live news streams, read articles, listen to podcasts, and receive breaking news alerts tailored to your location. Available to Spectrum subscribers with a free trial for non-subscribers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful local news coverage
  • 🌪️ Excellent weather reporting
  • 🗺️ Useful live radar and storm tracking
  • 💯 Reliable and informative during emergencies
  • 🙌 Positive community reporting

Room to Improve

  • 🗳️ Perceived political bias in news coverage
  • 🤖 Buggy and unstable app performance
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific news
  • 🚫 Exclusion of Spectrum Business customers
  • ⏱️ Outdated news content and slow updates

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FAQ about 19 News Weather

What are the best 19 news weather apps for iPhone?
Cleveland19 FirstAlert Weather tops our 19 news weather apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 8.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 19 news weather apps we rank are free to download, including Cleveland19 FirstAlert Weather and The Weather Channel - Radar.
Cleveland19 FirstAlert Weather shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ 19 news weather apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides hyper-local weather information specifically for mobile users. It includes high-resolution radar, future radar to track storms, current weather conditions, and daily and hourly forecasts updated regularly.
Key features include 250-meter resolution radar, future radar to see storm progression, high-resolution satellite imagery, current weather updates, hourly and daily forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, and severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.