National Weather ServiceTennesseeCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Tennessee
The National Weather Service issued 22 cold weather advisories for Tennessee in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 74% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Unicoi was covered most often (47 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Tennessee get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Tennessee. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Tennessee get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Tennessee?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi | 47 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Southeast Carter | 47 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Johnson | 47 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Southeast Greene | 46 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Sevier Smoky Mountains | 45 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Cocke Smoky Mountains | 45 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Blount Smoky Mountains | 45 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Dyer | 44 | 11 | January 31, 2026 |
| Obion | 43 | 11 | January 31, 2026 |
| Lake | 43 | 11 | January 31, 2026 |
| Weakley | 40 | 11 | January 31, 2026 |
| Henry | 40 | 11 | January 31, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a cold weather advisory?
A cold weather advisory means cold temperatures or wind chills that can be dangerous to people without shelter. It replaced the wind chill advisory in 2024-2025. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. AreaZine's counts include the wind chill advisories issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Tennessee.