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FOX 13 Tampa: SkyTower Weather — Addictive weather radar app with storm alerts

Android Weather Fox Television Stations, Inc.
4.0 GP
354,676+
Google Play

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Been using FOX 13 Tampa: SkyTower Weather for a couple months now. It’s basically a weather app that gives you super detailed radar coverage and forecasts for the Tampa Bay area. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping track of storms and stuff.

Here’s what you can do: there’s an interactive radar map that lets you zoom in and see the storm tracks. It’s got hourly and 7-day forecasts too – real handy for planning your day. And the severe weather alerts are clutch, they’ll let you know about lightning and other dangerous conditions so you can stay safe.

Look, if you live in or around Tampa, you’ll probably find this app useful. It’s not perfect – the ads can be kinda annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a reliable weather app.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on FOX 13 Tampa: SkyTower Weather. I've tested a bunch of weather apps and this one's pretty solid. The radar maps are super detailed and easy to use, and I like how you can get both short-term and extended forecasts. And the alerts for storms and lightning are also a really nice touch - keeps you informed so you can plan around the weather. The only downsides are the occasional annoying ads and the fact that it's pretty Tampa-specific, so folks outside the area might not get as much use out of it. But if you live in the Tampa Bay region, I'd definitely recommend giving this a try.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Detailed interactive radar maps make it easy to track storms
  • Hourly and 7-day forecasts so you can plan your day around the weather
  • Severe weather alerts for things like lightning and dangerous conditions
  • Free to download and use, don't have to pay to get the full experience

Cons

  • Ads can be pretty annoying if you don't pay for the ad-free version
  • Only really useful if you live in or around the Tampa Bay area
  • Some of the forecast data can be a bit spotty at times

Specifications

Updated 18.07.2025
Category Weather
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Fox Television Stations, Inc.
Android Android 9++
Package Name com.wtvt.android.weather

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4.0/5
2,900 reviews
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