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wX

Advanced US weather app - Radar, Models, Vis sat, Obs, SPC, WPC, NHC,..more

Joshua Tee · joshuatee.wx

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v55996 29.9 MB Android 10+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v55996 (55996)
Updated
Oct 3, 2026 (5 days ago)
APK size
29.9 MB
Requires
Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Weather (app)
Listed since
Jun 12, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
9 (3 sensitive)
Website
stormtrack.org/community/resources/wx.34
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

wX is an app by Joshua Tee in the Weather category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 55826, the APK grew from 20.4 MB to 29.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 10. It asks for 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and display over other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 55990.

What's new in v55996

Please see FAQ (which contains app status such as NWS data disruptions, link to ChangeLog with recent changes, and upcoming changes) here: https://gitlab.com/joshua.tee/wxl23/-/blob/master/doc/FAQ.md The FAQ can also be accessed via Settings -> About

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

wX is a free, no-ads, and open-source ( GNU GPLv3 ) advanced weather application that is geared towards storm chasers, meteorologists, and weather enthusiasts. NWS ( National Weather Service ) data is optimized for mobile format and provided for divisions not normally covered together in the mobile space: SPC, WPC, NHC, OPC, etc. Level 3 and Level 2 Nexrad radar ( single, dual, quad pane ) are provided and displayed using the mobile variant of OpenGL. This weather app is not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service. If you *only* need current conditions and your local 7 day forecast then this app is probably more then you need although it will easily provide those 2 things as well. If you are looking for wasted screen real estate or fancy graphics this app is not for you. Given the depth of information covered there is a steep learning curve if you seek to use the program in it's entirety, help information is available and touched on below. Common weather acronyms are used throughout so you should be familiar with those as well. Currently United States locations are supported. HELP is available from the main menu and by tapping on any text in the settings activities. - Current forecast, 7 day conditions, sounding data for an unlimited number of locations from NWS. - Customizable home screen - (Android only) Tiles can be rearranged by long press and then drag and drop on Tabs: SPC, MISC, and IMAGES - OpenGL based Nexrad radar interface with numerous options. Level 2 in the lowest tilt for base reflectivity/velocity is also available. 2 pane and 4 pane version also available in MISC tab. - Optimized text product viewer for easy access to AFD,HWO and others from any NWS WFO. - Vis/IR/WV/Radar mosaic viewer ( with animations ). - Widgets ( nexrad radar, radar mosaic, vis, afd/hwo ) - SPC products ( such as Watches/MCDs/Convective Outlooks/Mesoanalysis ) - WPC products - Weather models - NHC products (Android only) Notifications: - Local alerts - MCDs impacting your location - MPDs impacting your location - Convective outlooks for your location - US MCD/Watches - US tornadoes - US MCD - US MPD - NHC Atlantic and EPAC advisories Requirements: Android 4.1 or higher with 1GB of memory at a minimum ( recommended ). Access required: App needs access to Your Location, Network Communication, Systems tools ( run at start-up for alerts ). This app is licensed under the following license available online at ( and in source code zip): http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html FAQ at: https://gitlab.com/joshua.tee/wxl23/-/blob/master/doc/FAQ.md Source code at: https://gitlab.com/joshua.tee/wx Release notes at: https://gitlab.com/joshua.tee/wx/-/blob/master/doc/ChangeLog_User.md

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v55826. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v55985 it requires Android 10+.

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 3, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “JoshuaTee” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Oct 3, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Oct 3, 2026
  • Signed byCN=JoshuaTee
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)10:A2:7E:00:B2:CE:04:E5:4F:37:E8:D7:70:A6:1C:70:BF:A7:BD:FE
  • File MD5864b3d14b2c7ea8a9709dd59b05efa59
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

wX requests 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

wX APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of wX for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 10 or later. Version 55966 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.1 and later. Get version 55966 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the wX APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 864b3d14b2c7ea8a9709dd59b05efa59.

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