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KFYR-TV First Warn Weather App: Comprehensive Local Forecasting

by Gray Television Group, Inc.

4.6
IOSWeather
A hyperlocal weather application providing high-resolution radar, real-time forecasts, and agricultural monitoring for North Dakota residents. Designed for precision forecasting in rural and farming communities.

Detailed Review

The KFYR-TV First Warn Weather app delivers specialized meteorological data for North Dakota and surrounding regions through a dedicated mobile platform. Developed by Gray Television Group, this application serves as a digital extension of the local broadcast station's weather services, offering targeted forecasting for agricultural communities and rural residents who require precise weather monitoring. The application's technical capabilities include 250-meter resolution radar—the highest available consumer grade—alongside future radar projections and high-resolution satellite imagery. Weather data updates multiple times hourly, with computer-generated daily and hourly forecasts refreshed each hour. Users can save multiple locations, enabling farmers and travelers to monitor conditions across different areas simultaneously. The station-specific content provides localized severe weather alerts that generic weather applications often lack for rural regions. Interface design follows standard weather application conventions with radar maps occupying primary screen real estate. Navigation remains straightforward with swipeable forecast panels and clearly labeled menu options. Real-world usage patterns indicate particularly heavy utilization during planting and harvesting seasons, with agricultural users checking moisture predictions multiple times daily. The application maintains functionality during low-bandwidth conditions, crucial for rural areas with limited connectivity. User feedback trends show consistently high ratings, with particular appreciation for agricultural applicability. Reviewer Lucky Sammie (July 10, 2024) noted the app's critical role in hay-making operations, stating 'it's so important to know when we're getting moisture.' PrairieSquirrel (November 10, 2023) praised its reliability despite geographical relocation, calling it 'the best and easiest weather app I've ever found.' Some users reported installation issues on specific iPad models, as noted by ND_DST (May 25, 2023) regarding App Store availability problems. The application excels in providing hyperlocal forecasting for North Dakota's specific climatic conditions, particularly serving agricultural users who require precise precipitation timing. Limitations include occasional platform compatibility issues and narrower geographical relevance beyond the broadcast region. Ideal for farmers, outdoor workers, and North Dakota residents requiring more detailed local forecasting than national applications provide.

Key Features

  • 250-meter resolution radar providing the highest available detail for precise precipitation tracking
  • Future radar projections showing storm movement patterns up to several hours ahead
  • Agricultural-focused moisture alerts specifically designed for farming operations
  • Multi-location saving enabling monitoring of fields, family homes, and travel routes
  • Hourly forecast updates from local computer models rather than national services
  • High-resolution satellite cloud imagery for visual weather pattern observation

Why Users Love It

Hyperlocal agricultural forecasting
Highest resolution radar available

Perfect for: North Dakota residents and agricultural professionals requiring precise weather data

Screenshots

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User Reviews

PrairieSquirrel
Nov 10, 2023

I’m from NW ND, but I have moved out of state. There’s a lot I miss from home. My weather app is not one of them because I take it everywhere, lol. It’s the best and easiest weather app I’ve ever found. Best plan ahead weather app out there I’m from NW ND, but I have moved out of state. There’s a lot I miss from home. My weather app is not one of them because I take it everywhere, lol. It’s the best and easiest weather app I’ve ever found.

Lucky Sammie
Jul 10, 2024

We are making hay right now, and it’s so important to know when we’re getting moisture and when we’re not. Thank you for keeping us updated, on the important weather conditions Love the weather app on my phone We are making hay right now, and it’s so important to know when we’re getting moisture and when we’re not. Thank you for keeping us updated, on the important weather conditions

River#333
Sep 19, 2023

Love the app , keeps me updated though out the day Weather Love the app , keeps me updated though out the day

ND_DST
May 25, 2023

Unable to get the First Warn Weather App on my I-pad. Not in App-store, shows up as view only? No Availabilty Unable to get the First Warn Weather App on my I-pad. Not in App-store, shows up as view only?

Tweety W
Apr 5, 2023

Thanks to you and Heidi and Jacob and Henry love you all thanks so much for everything you do can’t wait to see you all every day Keven Lawrence Thanks to you and Heidi and Jacob and Henry love you all thanks so much for everything you do can’t wait to see you all every day

App Details

Developer

Gray Television Group, Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

9/7/2025