WKRG Weather

Download the WKRG Weather app for fast, accurate local weather and alerts.

Media General · com.wkrg.android.weather

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v6.7.1.700000003 129.5 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v6.7.1.700000003 (700000003)
Updated: Jun 19, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 129.5 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Weather (app)
Listed since: Apr 24, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 25 (5 sensitive)

About this APK

WKRG Weather is an app by Media General in the Weather category, listed since at least April 2021. 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 6.7.1.700000001, the APK grew from 91.5 MB to 129.5 MB. Since version 6.7.1.700000000, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 25 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 6.7.1.700000002. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v6.7.1.700000003

Bug fixes and enhancements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Never let the weather catch you by surprise again. The trusted weather experts at First Alert Weather deliver Mobile, Pensacola, and the Gulf Coast's most accurate hour-by-hour forecast for the next day and for the week ahead. Unlike other weather apps, you'll get a local forecast that is customized for you. Download the WKRG Weather app for fast, accurate local and national weather at your fingertips. With its personal alert notifications, you'll know when significant weather is heading your way and when to take cover. And when you are traveling, use WKRG Weather to get real-time weather forecasts, interactive radar and current conditions for anywhere in the U.S. The WKRG Weather app utilizes the most advanced radar maps, weather and digital technology available. With its easy to use interactive radar, you can take control and see where the storm is now and where it is tracking. Then, set customized alerts to keep you and your family informed and safe. Features: - Live interactive radar with many layering options lets you track the storms around you - Alerts for severe weather go to your home screen - The most accurate hour-by-hour forecast for the next day and week ahead for Mobile, Pensacola, and the Gulf Coast - The latest video forecast from First Alert Weather - Current weather conditions for Mobile, Pensacola, and the Gulf Coast and anywhere in the United States - You can set multiple custom locations to track forecasts, alerts, radar, and more

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v6.7.1.700000000. Since v6.7.1.700000002 it requires Android 7.0+.

v6.7.1.700000003 LATEST Jun 19, 2026 129.5 MB TRUSTED v6.7.1.700000002 Apr 12, 2026 140.3 MB TRUSTED v6.7.1.700000001 Jan 24, 2026 91.5 MB TRUSTED v6.7.1.700000000 Jun 18, 2025 71.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 19, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Mobile” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 19, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 19, 2026
Signed byCN=Rick Rodriguez, OU=WSI Corp, O=Mobile, L=Andover, ST=MA, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)CF:16:D4:35:A6:6D:B7:B3:BC:FE:2F:10:97:31:3E:25:2F:9C:C2:54
File MD5f169dbbf1f531b44fa8c30af294a8508
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (25)

WKRG Weather requests 25 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Ad services config android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
C2dm register (custom) com.google.android.c2dm.permission.REGISTER
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.wkrg.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

WKRG Weather APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of WKRG Weather for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.7.1.700000001 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 6.7.1.700000001 · 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 WKRG Weather 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 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f169dbbf1f531b44fa8c30af294a8508.