National Weather ServiceMaineHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 2 high wind warnings for Maine in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 25th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 71% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Coastal Washington was covered most often (83 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Maine get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |
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 Maine 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 Maine?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Washington | 83 | 11 | March 17, 2026 |
| Coastal Hancock | 79 | 11 | March 17, 2026 |
| Central Washington | 47 | 7 | March 17, 2026 |
| Interior Hancock | 40 | 6 | March 17, 2026 |
| Southern Penobscot | 36 | 5 | March 17, 2026 |
| Coastal Waldo | 35 | 8 | December 19, 2025 |
| Knox | 35 | 8 | December 19, 2025 |
| Lincoln | 31 | 6 | December 19, 2025 |
| Sagadahoc | 27 | 5 | December 19, 2025 |
| Coastal Cumberland | 21 | 5 | December 19, 2025 |
| Coastal York | 21 | 3 | December 11, 2024 |
| Interior Waldo | 20 | 4 | December 19, 2025 |
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 high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Maine.