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FirstAlertWX4.0 (65)

News-Press & Gazette Company

App Store

Report updated Apr 27, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

FirstAlertWX is an established weather app that is completely free. With a 4.0/5 rating from 65 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is FirstAlertWX?

FirstAlertWX provides localized weather coverage for the Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs and Indio. The app integrates data from KESQ NewsChannel 3 and CBS Local 2 to deliver forecasts, radar, and severe weather alerts to residents.

Current Momentum

v7.1 · 3w ago

Intense

Last updated 23d ago. 5 versions tracked.

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Competition

Rivals identification in progress

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

How Is The App's Momentum Right Now?

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What Are The Key Features?

VIPIR RadarStandard

Provides visual tracking of weather patterns and storm systems.

Severe Weather AlertsStandard

Delivers push notifications regarding critical weather conditions in the region.

Video ForecastsStandard

Offers video-based weather updates produced by the KESQ and CBS Local 2 news teams.

Current ConditionsStandard

Displays real-time temperature, humidity, and wind speed data for specific communities.

How much does it cost?

Free

Who Built It?

News-Press & Gazette Company

(10K)

Delivering hyper-local news and real-time weather intelligence to regional US communities through established broadcast brands.

Portfolio

13

Apps

Free 12
News67%
Weather33%

Who is News-Press & Gazette Company?

News-Press & Gazette Company operates as a localized digital extension of regional broadcast stations, leveraging legacy media brands to capture high-intent local audiences. Their strategic advantage lies in the integration of proprietary meteorological tools and regional newsrooms, creating a high-trust barrier that national aggregators struggle to replicate. The portfolio maintains an exceptionally high update frequency, ensuring their utility-first weather and news feeds remain reliable for time-sensitive regional reporting.

Who is News-Press & Gazette Company for?

  • Residents of specific US regional markets seeking localized breaking news
  • Sports
  • Severe weather alerts
Intense

Portfolio momentum

Extremely active development with 29 releases in the last 6 months and 21 out of 22 apps currently active.

Last release · 19d agoActive apps · 21Abandoned · 1

Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

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What is the competitive landscape for FirstAlertWX?

How's The Weather Market?

Market outlook for this category

Available very soon

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for FirstAlertWX

Key Takeaways

While the app offers comprehensive local weather data, users report significant inconsistencies in data accuracy and reliability following recent updates.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

Disclosure

Independent intel to help builders create better apps.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. See methodology.

Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FirstAlertWX, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “FirstAlertWX Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 27, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/weather/firstalertwx

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