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Last Updated on 2024-10-04 by Nexstar Broadcasting

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Summary of NWA Problems 😠👌🔥

- Pop-up ads and mandatory video ads can be annoying

- App optimized for iPhone, not iPad

- App can be slow to load during severe weather on cellular

- Frequent notifications with unimportant teaser questions from Melissa and Dan

- Ads can obscure content

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Common NWA Problems & Solutions. Troubleshooting Guide

Complete guide to troubleshoot NWA app on iOS and Android devices. Solve all NWA app problems, errors, connection issues, installation problems and crashes.

Table of Contents:

NWA iPhone Issues and Solutions

NWA iOS app crashes, not working, errors
NWA iOS app network issues
NWA on iOS has black/white screen

NWA Android App Issues and Solutions

NWA has errors/crashing/not working
NWA server network connectivity issues
NWA has black screen

NWA iPhone Issues and Solutions

Here are some helpful workarounds that should work whenever NWA app keeps crashing or doesn't work as expected on your iPhone 14, 13,12,10,8,7,6, SE,XS,XR.

How to fix NWA app crashes or not working on Iphone (iOS):

Close and restart the NWA app on iPhone
Update NWA app to the Latest Version for iOS
Uninstall and reinstall NWA iPhone app
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version

Fix NWA on iPhone unable to connect to server/internet connection issues::

To resolve NWA network issues, Reset phone network settings:
1. On iphone, Goto "Settings" » "General" » "Reset" » "Reset Network Settings".
2. Enter your device passcode. Then confirm "Reset Network Settings".

Turn off your VPN:
1. Goto "Settings" » "General" » "VPN".

Fix NWA black/white screen (blank screen) on iPhone:

Follow the NWA iOS app troubleshooting guide Here →

NWA Android App Issues and Solutions

Fix NWA not working on Android, crashes, errors or is unresponsive:

Follow these steps to resolve intermittent NWA app issues:

Force Stop the NWA App
1. On android, goto "Settings" » click NWA app. » click "Force Stop".

Update NWA to the latest version on PlayStore

Clear NWA App Cache and Data:
1. On your device, goto "Settings" » click "Apps" » select "NWA app" » click "Storage" » click "Clear Data" option. This Clears both data and cache.
2. Relaunch NWA.

Fix NWA unable to contact server/ NWA internet connection errors on Android:

This issue is usually caused by your network. Here is how to fix:

On android, goto "Settings" » "Apps" or "Manage Apps" tab.
Click NWA » "Force Stop".
Next, goto "Storage" » "Clear Data".
Again, got NWA » "Mobile Data" » "Allow Background Data Usage".
Go back to "Settings" » "Connections" » "Mobile Network" » "Network Mode".
Now, put your network on 4G e.g. LTE/3G/2G (auto connect)
Relaunch NWA on android.

Solve NWA black/white screens issue on Android:

Follow the NWA android app crash troubleshooting guide Here →

Contact Support

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About this app

The combined resources of KNWA and Fox 24, gives you the largest and most experienced weather team in Northwest Arkansas. Covering Fayetteville weather along with Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville, we are Northwest Arkansas' most comprehensive weather app. Watch live severe weather broadcasts, check the local radar, and receive up-to-the-minute forecast information from Dan Skoff, Rick Katzfey, and Melissa Hall!