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The Weather Channel - Radar

Weather • The Weather Channel • ⭐ 4.70 • 100,000,000+

Prepare for severe weather with notifications, future radar, and live alerts.

Version 15.18.0 85.2 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 19 permissions requested View details

This app requests 19 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Com Weather Weather Permission Receive Adm Message com.weather.Weather.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive	Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user.	Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content.	Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Background Location android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Use Credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Com Amazon Device Messaging Permission Receive com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About The Weather Channel - Radar

The Weather Channel is the World's Most Accurate Forecaster*. Prepare for rain, storm, and allergy season with our local rain radar and real-time notifications to keep you informed and safe. Get the latest forecasts alongside storm tracker features that help prepare for storms and heavy rain. Get storm warnings and severe weather alerts for rain, snow, and more. The Weather Channel provides everything you need to stay one step ahead – real-time alerts, 24-hour future radar, hourly rain tracker, storm radar news, and local weather forecast. Get live storm maps, rain radar updates, accurate local weather alerts, allergy tracker, and activities forecasts in a complete weather app. Get severe weather alerts for heavy rain, snow and more thanks to reliable storm radar features. The Weather Channel provides seamless storm preparedness with weather alerts and your very own local forecast for even the most severe weather. Our daily forecast tracker provides up-to-date precipitation info so you can plan confidently. Enjoy an up to 15-day forecast from the world’s most accurate weather forecaster*. Monitor our air quality index to stay updated during this allergy season. Our live Doppler radar updates your weather widget and alerts you to forecast changes right on your home screen. Local weather maps provide live rain radar readings, storm radar alerts, and more to help you face whatever the clouds may bring. The Weather Channel Features: Weather Tracker & Storm Radar: - Rain radar & storm tracker - Allergy tracker - 24-Hour Future Radar - Storm radar alerts keep you informed - Rain or shine – our local weather radar & weather alerts helps plan outdoor activities with ease - Adjust today’s outfit with the ‘Feels Like’ feature - Forecast updates hourly & daily so you can confidently plan ahead Severe Weather Features: - Live radar & weather alerts let you follow weather patterns - Storm maps help track incoming storms and severe weather - Get a storm radar and local weather alerts for rain, snow, and other inclement weather conditions - Forecast alerts for the next 3 hours – available right on your home screen Additional Features: - Weather widget & features compatible with dark mode - Forecast details with sunset times, allergies, & pollen - Monitor our air quality index - Get the latest local weather news --- Get The Weather Channel Premium for our most comprehensive, dynamic, and precise weather experience for exclusive access to: - Ad-free weather - 15-minute forecast details - Advanced radar - & more! Privacy & Feedback - Our Privacy Policy can be viewed here: https://weather.com/en-US/twc/privacy-policy - Our Terms of Use can be viewed here:http://www.weather.com/common/home/legal.html - If you have any questions or suggestions, please get in touch at [email protected] *The Weather Channel is the World's Most Accurate Forecaster. According ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview, 2021-2024…

What The Weather Channel - Radar Is Used For

The Weather Channel - Radar appears to be a phone weather app used for checking local forecasts, radar views, and weather alerts. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to see short-term and daily weather changes, monitor rain or storm movement, and get notified about severe conditions that may affect travel or outdoor plans.

It also seems designed for location-based weather monitoring. The listed location permissions suggest it may use your current area to provide nearby forecasts, rain radar, and alert updates, while background location and notifications may help it send weather warnings even when the app is not open. Features mentioned in the metadata include hourly and 15-day forecasts, storm tracking, allergy information, air quality updates, and a home-screen widget for quick checking.

Because it is a weather app, it may be useful for everyday planning as well as watching for changing conditions during rain, snow, or severe weather. The app also appears to include ads and in-app purchases, which is common for this category.

Common uses

Check local weather forecasts before heading out
Follow rain, snow, and storm radar updates
Receive weather and severe-condition notifications
Review hourly, daily, and longer-range outlooks
Use location-based alerts for your current area
Track allergy and air quality conditions
Add a weather widget for quick home-screen access

Best for:

daily weather checks storm alerts local forecast tracking phone users widget users

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App Details

Package:
com.weather.Weather

Category:
Weather

Developer:
The Weather Channel

Version:
15.18.0

Updated:
Mar 30, 2026

Min Android:
9

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.weather.Weather
Age rating: Everyone

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