National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 19 heat advisories for West Virginia in 2025 and 10 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 56% above the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Cabell was covered most often (78 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does West Virginia get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabell | 78 | 21 | September 1, 2026 |
| Wayne | 75 | 19 | September 1, 2026 |
| Mason | 74 | 20 | September 1, 2026 |
| Putnam | 74 | 21 | September 1, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 73 | 21 | September 1, 2026 |
| Jackson | 69 | 19 | September 1, 2026 |
| Kanawha | 69 | 19 | September 1, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 64 | 27 | September 3, 2026 |
| Roane | 64 | 16 | September 1, 2026 |
| Berkeley | 62 | 26 | July 16, 2026 |
| Boone | 62 | 19 | September 1, 2026 |
| Logan | 60 | 18 | September 1, 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 heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in West Virginia.