News4Jax Weather Authority Reviews

by Florida*Joy

I’ve been canceled. I am a Christian and used to post storm pins all the time for channel 4. They canceled me. They won’t let me sign into my account and they signed me out without my permission. It won’t let me update my personal profile. I’m only a pin user now ! I had to sign in five times with different email addresses just to try and post weather pins and each time I have been canceled.
I am sorry to see my favorite news station go so bad. They use to be the best now they are controlled by the worst.

by It Use To Be Good

After using News4JaxWeatherAuthority for years and being happy with it, I noticed it was killing my battery by always running in the background. I don’t know if they’re pushing out more notifications or if it’s that it tells me it’s detecting lightning near my location every minute, but I tried to shut those functions off. Then the entire app became unusable and I’d have to go into setting to turn it on just to get a radar picture. Wish it would just turn on when I wanted to see radar rather than having to always be on and being my most power consuming app. Looking for something else now.

by Mrs.LL20

I love this weather app for iPhone and iPad but the Apple Watch version has not worked for about a week. Please fix. Right now it is useless.

Love the format of the Apple Watch version but it is rarely accurate. It does not update throughout the day. Sometimes not for a few days. I don’t know who is responsible for managing it but it is not reliable. If you don’t have your phone with you and you are only using your Apple Watch get a different weather app. If the Apple Watch version can’t be maintained, updated and accurate throughout the day you should just not offer this version of News4JaxWeatherAuthority .

by 2909JA

With so many different apps out there for weather and it just so easy to go elsewhere to get the info one seeks. I suppose any 80 year old that’s somewhat home bound might be satisfied with your weather app but it’s just lacking! You used to have so much more but you have whittled down the information that’s provided! As an avid sailor I used to find the weather radar that showed which way a thunderstorm is heading and lightning strikes is significant insights when you have a 50ft mast above your 200k dollar sailboat! You used to have this info but right now it’s only good enough to check and see if one can walk the dog to see if one is going to get wet! However if that’s your target market then you nailed it spot on!

by Mustachio123

In this day and age you’d think the radar image would be as you say “up to the minute”. It’s not even close! By the time your radar shows my area in Atlantic Beach the storm has already passed. To tell you the truth I’m not sure why I even use News4JaxWeatherAuthority . Also , when your meteorologists are reporting temps in the Jax area you show 80 degrees here 81 there 80 there 81 there 79 there and so on. A one degree temp difference is a waste of time to verbally report! It’s in the 80’s in the area would suffice. Your just trying to fill time with this and it’s a waste of time really. Also when your news reporters go “live “to a crime scene it’s usually just showing a house. Whoopee! We’ve all seen a house before. At night when you go to a scene you show flashing fire truck or police lights. Whoopee!! We’ve all seen police lights too!! You’d think you could use your time more wisely. Driving to a scene to show nothing is another waste of time and man hours. Maybe throw some national news or more sports coverage to fill this wasted space. Anyway, thanks for getting rid of the most egotistical sports anchor in the history of broadcasting !! Have a good day and thanks for letting me share my opinion. E. Todd Hicks.

by Sweetlilpsycho

It’s okay. I keep it because I like to see the Doppler, but I wish I could customize the alerts. Do I want to know if it’s starting to rain/lightning where I am? Yes. Do I care one lick for the weather report alerts? No. I have the option of checking the forecast whenever I want from the side menu, why are you sending me alerts at 7am and 11pm that you have some dumb forecast writeup? I. Don’t. Care.

by Storm4chaser

Pretty good weather app. I like it, especially with the live background. Wish lightning could be seen with the radar. My biggest problem is when it is clear at night it snows a sun. It should be a moon. That is what really bothers me. Hope they can fix this issue.

by Jharpo1

Great App except, while traveling by motorcycle to other cities, I added several of my stops so I would know what to expect. When I got home, I found there was no way to delete those stops or stop getting notifications for places now hundreds of miles away. I ended up deleting News4JaxWeatherAuthority and starting over.

by Al Borlen

I like the older version better. This one seems a bit clumsy and cartoonish trying to navigate. Also the notifications are now “Alert” and the normal “Moderate twin bear location”. Also liked the detailed map on the radar better. This version is just ok.

by Squat Pearl

I have always respected JOHN GAUGHN( forgive me if I misspelled his last name) however the past three days I keep getting these notifications that say cooler temps or not as hot as it has been. I received these notifications and they are FALSE ! IT IS EVERY BIT AS HOT AS THE HUMIDITY IS HIGH AND FEELS WORSE THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT WHEN YOU WOULD THINK WE WOULD RECEIVE SOME KIND OF RELIEF ! 82 degrees at 3 am doesn’t count!!! The only reason I gave 3 stars is because I know it’s really hard to predict Florida weather. HOWEVER DO NOT SEND ME NOTIFICATIONS OF COOLER TEMPS ONLY TO GET MY HOPES UP AND THEN THE MOMENT I OPEN THE DOOR I FEEL LIKE I PUT MY FACE IN THE BROILER.

by JiggyJigglyJiggles

It is so nice getting updates on what’s going on in your area when you’re at home on the road out of town it’s fantastic. I never get to really watch the news I’m not at home a lot so this is News4JaxWeatherAuthority to have and if you don’t you’re missing out on something great that could save your life!

by FEMA-Kathy

I have tried other apps but for this area this is the best one for this unstable weather in this area at any time any moment. Love, love love. Oh better than the Weather service that tells you to head to your basement when we do not have basements here in Florida. Kathy

by Chilwil103

Best weather app I’ve used. I didn’t realize that it is useful outside of N. Florida. It was giving me exact weather in NC when I recently traveled there. But it doesn’t stop there, the accuracy is spot on.

by Ron Dia

We love the Doppler radar! We can watch and see exactly when rain will be close to us. As well as see when the winds decide to change the rains path. My little weatherman checks News4JaxWeatherAuthority every morning before school to map out his day.

by Don In Jax (RiverTown)

The notifications are perfect for those of us that only get to enjoy you on tv for a short time in the mornings and evenings. I have been with you since 1994 when I moved here. I check out the other news channels from time to time but you guys are better and part of my family

by Odavidw

The weather people on channel 4 are the best. They keep us informed on what’s going on 24hours a day. Last Friday we had horrible storms come thru. Jon and Richard stayed on the air to keep us informed. Rebecca is always a joy to see because of that big smile and the info she puts out for us. The week end crew does a great job also. Keep up the work and God bless all of you!

by Antmishy1

Hello just wanted to let you know we don’t like the new set up on News4JaxWeatherAuthority . Why did you have to change when reviewing the radar it doesn’t give the accurate reading like the older one

by Dockphil

Easy to find information on weather today and later the coming days

by The WOB

We love the Doppler radar! Minute by minute accuracy is always spot on. If your outside most of your day this is definitely News4JaxWeatherAuthority to have for go to knowledge on the ever changing weather.

by Connielovesnews4jax

News4jax has always been accurate. We travel a lot and use the weather app all the time , to see future delays or dangers from storms. The radar has kept us from making hasty decisions about whether to travel on or stop . Thank you again, for your accuracy.

by Javert Beland

The maps were of much better quality before you made the update. Other than that it seems good, but go back the the higher quality maps.

by Suziecpo

I get notifications in a timely manner and as our company works outside, it’s nice to have an up to date radar and lightning warning system so we know in advance of severe weather.

by Anniegeo

News4JaxWeatherAuthority is recently improved and very different than before. It is now great. The old one was so-so but they’ve taken it to the top now. Huge improvement.

by Tnjwilhite

News4JaxWeatherAuthority is right on the location as we traveled up from Florida to middle Georgia in light rain to heavy downpours! Each time the rain was about to start News4JaxWeatherAuthority texted me and it was right on the money!

by Suzieq10279

When my husband and I want to
See what the weather going to be like for us to go on a bike ride we look at this weather App to see
So we won’t get wet
So we can safe as we are riding on the road

by Sndbay

Weather Authority 4 has been extremely helpful in alert related to hurricane Irma and I have recommended to family and friends as a dependable source if information.

by KitsuFo

Yesterday the forecast rain chance was vastly different on my iPhone and iPad. At the same time of day, my iPhone said 20% rain chance and my IPad said 80%. Which was it?

by Slcharley

A great weather team that’s very reliable. I depend on an accurate weather report for my transportation needs. Thank you