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WBTV First Alert Weather

Weather Alerts · Free download
B Tier
Good · #28 of 40
81
4.7★16.8K ratings
Free downloadprice
2mosince update

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

MeasureWBTV First Alert WeatherKFVS12 First Alert WeatherWSFA First Alert Weather
TierBBB
Score81 / 10081 / 10081 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.7 ★4.8 ★
Ratings16.8K15.0K23.1K
Latest ratings · 180d2.8 ★ · 10 reviews——
Last update72d ago49d ago72d ago
PriceFree downloadFreeFree

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Where else it ranks

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.

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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
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