WBTV First Alert Weather
What is WBTV First Alert Weather?
The WBTV First Alert Weather app provides hourly and daily forecasts, current conditions updated multiple times per hour, and radar with 250-meter resolution for the Charlotte area. It also includes satellite cloud imagery, opt-in alerts, and free geotargeted alerts for National Weather Service severe weather, lightning, precipitation and messages from the WBTV team. Users can save favorite locations and use GPS for current location awareness.
Pricing. WBTV First Alert Weather is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking Charlotte-area forecasts and current conditions
- Tracking severe weather with radar and satellite imagery
- Receiving location-based severe weather and lightning alerts
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Why this app is in B tier
WBTV First Alert Weather scores 81 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 82, App Store search rank 48, update recency 98. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Trust the only local weather app powered by Charlotte’s certified most accurate meteorologists. The WBTV First Alert Weather app includes: The Charlotte area’s certified most accurate forecast, featuring hourly and daily updates so you’re alerted first when there are changes in the weather! - Current conditions are updated multiple times per hour The Charlotte area’s most powerful radar, the First Alert Doppler Radar Network - The highest radar resolution available in an app (250-meter) - Future radar modeling to track where severe weather is going - High-quality satellite cloud imagery Opt-in and customizable alerts to keep you safe during severe weather FREE geotargeted alerts to your location include: - Severe Weather Alerts from the National Weather Service - Lightning - Precipitation - Important messages from the WBTV First Alert Weather team Ability to add and save your favorite locations - stay connected to the weather in the places you care about most! A fully-integrated GPS for current location awareness The Charlotte area’s most experienced team of meteorologists
Compare in Weather Alerts
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 81 / 100 | 81 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 16.8K | 15.0K | 23.1K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.8 ★ · 10 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 72d ago | 49d ago | 72d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free | Free |
Alternatives
See all 39 ›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 WBTV First Alert Weather
Does the app cover areas outside Charlotte?
The listing describes its forecasts, radar and meteorology team as serving the Charlotte area. Coverage outside that area is not stated on the App Store.
Are the alerts free?
The listing says geotargeted alerts are free and cover National Weather Service severe weather alerts, lightning, precipitation and messages from the WBTV First Alert Weather team. Alerts are opt-in and customizable.
Can I save more than one location?
Yes. You can add and save favorite locations, and it includes a fully integrated GPS feature for current location awareness.
Is WBTV First Alert Weather free?
WBTV First Alert Weather is free to download.
What is WBTV First Alert Weather good for?
WBTV First Alert Weather is built for checking charlotte-area forecasts and current conditions, tracking severe weather with radar and satellite imagery, receiving location-based severe weather and lightning alerts. It sits in the weather alerts list on AppTierList.
Is WBTV First Alert Weather worth it?
WBTV First Alert Weather is B tier, ranked #28 of 40 weather alert apps with a score of 81 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 16,806 ratings. Good, and 27 apps rank above it.
How does WBTV First Alert Weather compare to KFVS12 First Alert Weather?
WBTV First Alert Weather is B tier at 81; KFVS12 First Alert Weather is B tier at 81. They score the same. WBTV First Alert Weather is free to download, KFVS12 First Alert Weather is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is WBTV First Alert Weather updated?
WBTV First Alert Weather was last updated on 2026-08-11, 72 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Weather Alerts (B tier, #28) · Weather Radar (#64, beyond the tiered top) · Weather (#100, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 81 / 100
- Rank in list
- #28 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 16,806
- Recent reviews
- 2.8 from 10 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (72 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Weather
- Good for
- Checking Charlotte-area forecasts and current conditions, Tracking severe weather with radar and satellite imagery, Receiving location-based severe weather and lightning alerts
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 254 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 2
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed