WSB-TV Weather Reviews

by App User 30306

Your “upgrade” is much worse than the old version of WSBTVWeather. Like some of the other recent reviews, WSBTVWeather typically tells me that I don’t have a WiFi or internet connection. There’s actually two different messages. One I just hit ok, and one I hit retry. Of course, I always have wifi, a cell connection, or both, and I never have this problem with other apps. After getting past this, WSBTVWeather then very slowly loads.

Once it loads, the temperature is on the home screen, but it won’t show the humidity there like the old app. I haven’t found humidity anywhere in WSBTVWeather . Of course, the video forecast auto plays, even though I don’t want to watch it. This video slows down WSBTVWeather and sometimes makes it impossible to scroll past the video to get to the hourly info below it. Then, almost half the time WSBTVWeather ends up crashing. I have no problems with video in other apps, just your new “upgraded” app.

I don’t know what you were going for here, but it didn’t work. If you just wanted more ad space, then fix the connection problems, don’t have auto play on the video, and add humidity back as an option. Those problems aren’t related to ads. This used to be my go to weather app. I’m done with it until you fix the problems you created. It’s just not usable now. Having more ads doesn’t help if you have fewer people using your app.

by Verdant Cove

Updated July 10th: My concern is that it took you over a month to fix the problem with loading the radar. That's dangerous. Have you addressed the problem with false claims the device isn't connected to the Internet?

The team has forced us to upgrade WSBTVWeather , but the reliability of radar has diminished. As noted by another user, WSBTVWeather often erroneously determines you don't have an Internet connection. This new series of updates has all the feels of unreliable software pushed by management and marketing. That isn't something that's reliable enough to use to protect you and your family.

by Vcwd00

What did you do??? You had an app that worked great, it was my weather go-to. Now I can’t even get to a weather forecast. Only thing working is the radar-which I don’t use. I’ve been loading and reloading thinking it was my settings but now I see the other reviews and see it’s far more systematic.

Fire the person who came up with this gem. I’m checked out. It’s been weeks waiting for this to be fixed and the wsb app is still useless. Delete. I’ll use the other Atlanta stations weather app.

by Paula Bartow

I’ve had WSBTVWeather for years and now all of a sudden I’m getting a message telling me that WSBTVWeather is not available in my area. I live in Bartow County and we are most definitely in the WSB viewing area. Your descriptions say that someone traveling to Savannah can get weather updates but I can’t even use WSBTVWeather at all?!? What’s going on? And when I go to “app support” the only means of contact is a telephone number that’s for the news room. It doesn’t even give an option for app support! Cox Media, please get this fixed ASAP. I’ve always depended on you guys for the most accurate weather and alerts. Hope I don’t get caught in a tornado in this “not available in your area” area 😠

by ClaireDeluxe

I check this weather app all day bc I work outside. 3/5 times I will open it and get a Network Error msg saying it failed to connect. When WSBTVWeather first opens, every day of the week reads “100%” then morphs into the day’s forecast. I want to know the hourly weather for the next 24 hours - can’t do it. Don’t want to watch the video - if I did, I’d open WSB app. I used WSBTVWeather everywhere I traveled but it’s too cluttered and features the meteorologists too prominently. The old app was clean and quick. No bueno guys

by Nubluz

My experience with the new iPhone app hadn’t been very good. I find the layout too small & congested for my phone. The previous layout was much more readable & I could see what I needed at a glance. Plus it seems to take forever to load if it loads at all. It likes to tell me I don’t have a network connection when in fact I do. Cellular & WiFi!
The only fix for that is close the current session then try again. Or do what I’m starting to do now which is forget WSBTVWeather and fire up the Weather Channel app!
Really, I expect better from WSB.

by Lucibee

This update is somewhat of an improvement.
Still cannot comprehend why you all messed with a perfect app, unless it was for the additional ads.
I still cannot find the pollen count.
I had deleted WSBTVWeather . With the update, I downloaded it once again. I was hopeful that after all the bad reviews, someone decided to reset back to the prior version. No such luck. I will wait awhile and hope for the best. But as of now, this can still no longer be my “go-to” weather app...sad.

I keep checking your app every week or so. Still disappointed in the changes. Video takes up too much space on the home page and the info on the right side of screen is hard to read at a glance. Never have found the pollen count.
I used WSBTVWeather everywhere, not just for Atlanta. Sure miss the “old” version. It was hands-down the best weather app EVER!

by BridgettLeah

WSBTVWeather is likely 5 stars if you're fortunate enough to have higher internet speeds; unfortunately, if you're rural and your only choice is spotty 4G or gluttonous ATT DSL(ow), you'll never be able to view the apps radar feature. Seeing as how nearly half of Georgians are still in the predicament of being in the latter position, WSBTVWeather isn't all that for us. I personally use (out of state) weather app - WLOX- and add my location to view a radar that works with my Internet.

by Cpntrev

I’ve used WSBTVWeather for quite some time, and have always preferred it to most others. The forecast is generally quite accurate. Recently though it feels like the ads have become more intrusive, especially ads with animation. I’d prefer an option of paying a modest price for WSBTVWeather that would remove the ads all together, rather than be accosted by annoying blinking and flashing adverts.

by Spear777

I cant find a single Weather App that is local and dependable. All I hear about is how its a necessity to have local during severe weather, lives depend on it but none is available tous locally. It took a year for the Channel 2 WeatherApp to get fixed last time and now its messed up again according to the reviews. Something is just not quite right about nothing being done to make knowledge available to us in our area...

by Bknowen

After paying 10 bucks a month for weather channel app, this one is free and more accurate! Burns and his team are really good. Case in point, last night massive storms hit and WSBTVWeather said to expect bad weather all night and was dead on. The other app didn’t do anything.
Only negative, wish WSBTVWeather had more features. I’d pay money for more advancement. Also, some times I get rain notifications that work and others that don’t. So more consistency with notifications and improvements.
Best local weather app.

by My Write Mind

I see there was an update recently but I cannot get past the first screen showing the meteorologists pictures. I have never experienced this before so overall I use WSBTVWeather all the time.l and love it. So please fix so I can open it and continue to use ! Thanks.

by Granny Patti

Currently have 5 weather apps on my phone. I did have more. We have homes in North Ga , southwest GA and Orlando. And we travel as well. Best of my ALL weather apps Particularly the Best is their outstanding Radar System. Since WSBTVWeather follows me, as requested. I always have current info in any state with few bothersome ads. Thank You WSB. PS their Traffic and News apps are awesome Too! Perfect Trifecta !Thanks! Granny Patti

by Hmmmmmm77777777777777777777

Ii Dow loaded WSBTVWeather during inclement weather but it’s been essential in so many instances. We literally drove through a tornado warning yesterday and only channel 2 was able to help us pinpoint where to go.

by Blindman1313

This weather app continues to do what it does for me. Even though I live in Macon Georgia, WSBTVWeather is very informative as far as alerts are concerned. When you are blind and you are outside, The Lightning feature is very important to have. Keep up the great work. Please add BTI Baron Tornado Index and hail alerts.

by Cbsdaylight

With the old App the Radar was always right on target, now with the new App there’s a screwed up delay or something, and it will show heavy storms coming that’s really not as bad as the Radar shows, the old App when I saw ”red” I knew heavy storms were coming! The old App was MUCH MORE RELIABLE!!! Bring it back please!

by Menuga

It’s SO nice to have the actual weather report from TV & WSBTVWeather , if/when Brian does it. He, Katie& Ebony have THE MOST ACCURATE forecast I’ve seen yet from Channel 2.
Brad is a close follower, otherwise, it’s like the more”fancy”, advanced equipment you get in, the worse the report gets from the others.

Seriously, Guy Sharp had better forecast 45 years ago when I was a kid than SOME give now with the “all new” equipment.
It’s so nice to get a morning forecast fir a change and it actually happen instead of preparing for downpours and it’s hot and clear all day, or prepare for clear, dry days and get Drenched 1-2” of rain.

Thanks
Brian!!!
Also, Katie, Ebony & Brad.

by LeenaShirley

I love that I can check the forecast before making plans for upcoming days. I can get real time radar to know when the heavy rain will be in my area and the weather alerts are always right on. I can’t do all of that with any other app. Thank you WSB for a great app that makes my life easier.

by Jerry Culberson

Don’t like all of the different videos at once. Please keep things showing current situation for quick read. Do like subsequent info, but immediate hi/low temps that day and forecast today and projected same for days ahead. Not big on the team roofing ad immediately. Add it after today info. Fox storm team also needs to cut to the chase. Thx

by Monroe Gamer

Liked the old version so much better. New version is too congested. Main complaint is it frequently tells me I have no wi-fi connection when my iPad says I do. That never happened until the new version was implemented. Once that message shows up may be next day before I can open.

by Hfcdjbffibv

Be prepared for WSBTVWeather to use a lot of data. I reset my data statistics to monitor my data usage this past billing cycle, and this is the data hog. I don’t open WSBTVWeather much, but I leave it to run when not in use for severe weather alerts, and it has pushed me over my data plan limit several times. I’m now removing WSBTVWeather and going with a different weather app that hopefully won’t use 95% of my data.

by Kamcc

I don’t like the layout of the new one. It’s too long loading and the radar (not sure how this is possible) seems to be less accurate. I’m current having a small monsoon at my house yet radar shows rain no where near me! This has happened several times with the new app, but NEVER with the old one! Also, too awkward getting to video forecasts.

by Linda Javadi

I LOVED the previous version. Current version is archaic. Takes TOOOO LONG to load and the features are horrible. I have been a user forever and hate that the developers are NOT listening to all of the comments being submitted.
Weather is so important to us and we want quick reliable info at our fingertips. Your 5Star weather team deserves some Tech Support.

by Wanda_schroeder

I really like the new update, but the waiting for it to load takes to long.. it used to pop up when I click on it, but not anymore..when I click on your app.. I stare at all of your faces for a few minutes..that’s too long.

by Fuzzylizard

At first I liked WSBTVWeather but idk what happened. Half of the time it doesn’t load when I need to see forecast or radar. Then there is annoying sound that goes off when any rain in the area.

by Ladyferns

Editing my below review of the 2019 redesign: You rearranged the home page so the video is no longer on top, and that’s good. Frequently I’m checking my weather app on the go and having all the info at first glance is important. I’d like a bit more information to be available on that top home block, especially relative humidity and maybe the days pollen count? You could add a touch link to see more on that top block so it shows what it does now with the additional info expandable so it wouldn’t take any more room.

When I touch a day on the second section on the home screen I expect it go to that days hourly forecast if available, but instead I discover the whole row is only one link to all the days again, making the link kind of redundant.

This has always been my favorite weather app, I check it a couple of times a day. Your redesign had completely changed it and had ruined a great app. It looked like a commercial instead of a useful app. Now you cleaned that up some, thanks!

I don’t like the settings on the map, the video on the home page, or the trendy icons on the daily or hourly charts. The daily and hourly were easier to read at a quick glance before. I truly hope you revert the home page at least to the information that was there before and move the video off the home page. You seemed to take this advice and corrected part of it. I’ll get used to the trendy icons... thanks again for listening.