Best First Warning Weather Apps

234+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Looking for free first warning weather apps? 20 of our 234+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for First Warning Weather

Erie Weather#1

Erie Weather by Lilly Broadcasting

Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(1.7K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get accurate weather updates with video forecasts, radar, and severe weather alerts from the leading Erie News Now team. Stay informed with hourly and daily forecasts, satellite imagery, and real-time conditions to plan ahead.

What We Love

  • 🔥 Fire app
  • 👍 Best weather app!
  • 👍 Keeping on top of the weather
  • 👍 Excellent local weather app!

Room to Improve

  • 🙄 App is different from live TV broadcast
  • ⚠️ Lack of accessibility due to no closed captioning
The Weather Channel - Radar#2

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel

Forecast Updates: Storms, Rain
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.8😞(5.9M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Weather
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Get instant rain alerts with precise weather forecasts tailored to your location. Always stay prepared with real-time notifications for any changes in the weather.

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
WNYT First Warning Weather#3

WNYT First Warning Weather by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😞(1.8K ratings)
Free
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Get access to high-resolution radar, satellite imagery, hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts with the WNYT First Warning Weather App. Stay informed and safe with real-time weather updates tailored for mobile users.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great weather radar
  • 🚀 Accurate forecasts
  • 💡 Useful weather map feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Videos randomly jumping 15 seconds
  • 🐛 Screen orientation issues after updates

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FOX Weather: Daily Forecasts
FOX Weather: Daily Forecasts
FOX Weather: Daily Forecasts
Live Storm Tracker + 3D Radar
Free

Get detailed weather updates with 3D radar tracking, personalized forecasts up to 14 days ahead, and live storm tracking with FOX Weather app. Stay informed about local conditions, receive severe weather alerts, and access live streaming news from over 100 meteorologists. Download now for free!

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First Alert 6 Weather WOWT
First Alert 6 Weather WOWT
First Alert 6 Weather WOWT
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get the latest weather updates with the 6 News First Alert Weather app: Access station content, radar, satellite imagery, forecasts, and alerts to stay informed and safe during severe weather. Download now for up-to-the-minute weather information.

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6
KCTV5 First Warn 5 Weather
KCTV5 First Warn 5 Weather
KCTV5 First Warn 5 Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get the latest weather updates tailored for mobile users with a high-resolution radar, severe weather tracking, and personalized alerts on the go. Stay informed and safe with hourly forecasts, current conditions, and National Weather Service alerts.

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Ohio News & Weather
Ohio News & Weather
Ohio News & Weather
by Belpark Weather Network
Free

Get all the latest news and updates exclusively from Ohio with our app! Stay informed on local events, sports, politics, and more. Download now to stay connected with everything happening in Ohio.

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News 3's First Warning Weather
News 3's First Warning Weather
News 3's First Warning Weather
by E.W. Scripps Company
Free

Stay ahead of the weather with our app featuring high-resolution radar, satellite imagery, and future radar for tracking severe weather. Get real-time updates, hourly forecasts, and alerts to stay safe. Download now!

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9
Weather Underground: Local Map
Weather Underground: Local Map
Weather Underground: Local Map
Radar & severe storm tracker
Free

Get real-time weather updates and track storms with detailed radar maps on your phone. Stay informed about local weather conditions and plan your day accordingly.

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(31K)
10
News 8 Now First Warn Weather
News 8 Now First Warn Weather
News 8 Now First Warn Weather
by Evening Telegram Company
Free

Get real-time weather alerts, forecasts, radar, and more for La Crosse, Wisconsin, and beyond with this app from News8000.com and WKBT StormTeam 8. Stay informed on the go with current conditions, video forecasts, and live radar. Upload your weather photos and videos to share with the community.

☀️ Weather
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11
Clear Status: Status Optimizer
Clear Status: Status Optimizer
Clear Status: Status Optimizer
Say Bye Bye to blur Status.
Free

Optimize your photos and videos with just one click using this app, ensuring HD quality for your WhatsApp statuses. Say goodbye to blurry statuses and easily share your optimized content for a clearer viewing experience. Optimize your status updates today!

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12
StormTracker 6 - Weather First
StormTracker 6 - Weather First
StormTracker 6 - Weather First
by LIN Television Corporation
Free

Stay ahead of the weather with StormTracker 6 - Weather First. Get accurate hour-by-hour forecasts and real-time alerts customized to your location. Stay informed and safe with interactive radar, alerts for severe weather, and the latest updates from the StormTracker 6 Team.

☀️ Weather
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13
KTTC First Alert Weather
KTTC First Alert Weather
KTTC First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get accurate weather updates with high-resolution radar, satellite imagery, hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts on the go. Stay safe with real-time alerts and customizable location tracking.

☀️ Weather
(4K)
14
KFYR-TV First Warn Weather
KFYR-TV First Warn Weather
KFYR-TV First Warn Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Stay ahead of the weather with our high-resolution radar, hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts on our mobile app for iPhone and iPad. Download now for real-time updates and location-based alerts.

☀️ Weather
(4.7K)
15
First Alert Weather
First Alert Weather
First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Stay informed and safe with our mobile weather app featuring high-resolution radar, future radar, satellite imagery, hourly forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Download now to access real-time weather updates and personalized alerts for your location.

☀️ Weather
(19K)
16
WBRC First Alert Weather
WBRC First Alert Weather
WBRC First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Stay ahead of the weather with our mobile app offering high-resolution radar, satellite imagery, hourly forecasts, severe weather alerts, and GPS location awareness. Get real-time updates, save your favorite locations, and receive opt-in push alerts to stay safe during extreme weather conditions.

☀️ Weather
(28K)
17
First Alert 4 Weather
First Alert 4 Weather
First Alert 4 Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Stay ahead of the weather with a feature-packed app offering high-resolution radar, future radar, current weather updates, daily forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Keep yourself safe with GPS location awareness and opt-in push alerts. Download now for iOS devices!

☀️ Weather
(24K)
18
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Weather Radar & NOAA Alerts
Free

Track weather patterns with live radar maps, detailed forecasts, and real-time alerts. Stay ahead of severe weather events with this powerful weather tracking app. Stay safe and informed - download now!

☀️ Weather
(113K)
19
First Warn Weather Rockford
First Warn Weather Rockford
First Warn Weather Rockford
by Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Free

Stay informed with the most comprehensive weather app for Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, offering weather alerts, current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, interactive radar maps, photo/video submissions, closings, and regional forecasts from experienced meteorologists. Download now for all your weather updates!

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(658)
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WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts
Free

Get real-time weather forecasts and storm alerts with this popular free weather app. Access 10-Day and Hourly Forecasts, choose from various weather maps, and enjoy an ad-free option. Join millions relying on this easy-to-use app for accurate weather updates daily!

☀️ Weather
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