#23in Weather AlertsFirst Alert Weather
What is First Alert Weather?
First Alert Weather is a free Weather app from WLBT, described as the WLBT Mobile Weather App. It offers station content for mobile users, 250 meter radar, future radar, satellite cloud imagery, current conditions, and daily and hourly forecasts. It also includes saved locations, GPS-based current location, National Weather Service severe weather alerts, and opt-in push alerts.
Pricing. First Alert Weather is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Following radar when severe weather may approach
- Checking daily and hourly forecasts for saved locations
- Receiving opt-in push alerts during severe weather
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Why this app is in B tier
First Alert Weather scores 81 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 83, App Store search rank 50, update recency 99. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
The WLBT Mobile Weather App includes: * Access to station content specifically for our mobile users * 250 meter radar, the highest resolution available * Future radar to see where severe weather is headed * High resolution satellite cloud imagery * Current weather updated multiple times per hour * Daily and Hourly forecasts updated hourly from our computer models * Ability to add and save your favorite locations * A fully integrated GPS for current location awareness * Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service * Opt-in push alerts to keep you safe in severe weather
Compare in Weather Alerts
| Measure | First Alert Weather |  WAFF 48 First Alert Weather |  WBRC First Alert Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 81 / 100 | 82 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 19.7K | 26.0K | 29.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 2.9 ★ · 11 reviews | — |
| Last update | 70d ago | 70d ago | 70d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Weather Radar Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 69
- Best Weather Appslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 69
Questions about First Alert Weather
Is the app free to download?
The App Store listing shows a price of free.
Does the app send severe weather notifications?
It includes severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service. The listing says push alerts are opt-in, so you choose whether to receive them.
Can I save more than one location?
Yes, you can add and save favorite locations. It also includes a fully integrated GPS feature for current location awareness.
Is First Alert Weather free?
Yes. First Alert Weather is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is First Alert Weather good for?
First Alert Weather is built for following radar when severe weather may approach, checking daily and hourly forecasts for saved locations, receiving opt-in push alerts during severe weather. It sits in the weather alerts list on AppTierList.
Is First Alert Weather worth it?
First Alert Weather is B tier, ranked #23 of 40 weather alert apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 19,694 ratings. Good, and 22 apps rank above it.
How does First Alert Weather compare to WAFF 48 First Alert Weather?
First Alert Weather is B tier at 81; WAFF 48 First Alert Weather is B tier at 82. WAFF 48 First Alert Weather ranks higher. First Alert Weather is free, with no in-app purchases, WAFF 48 First Alert Weather is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is First Alert Weather updated?
First Alert Weather was last updated on 2026-08-11, 70 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Weather Alerts
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 81 / 100
- Rank in list
- #23 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 19,694
- Current version
- (70 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Weather
- Good for
- Following radar when severe weather may approach, Checking daily and hourly forecasts for saved locations, Receiving opt-in push alerts during severe weather
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 257 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 2
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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