National Weather ServiceMarylandHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Maryland
The National Weather Service issued 8 high wind warnings for Maryland in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 18% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Extreme Western Allegany was covered most often (32 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Maryland get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Maryland. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 14 |
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 Maryland 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 Maryland?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Western Allegany | 32 | 10 | March 14, 2026 |
| Central and Eastern Allegany | 29 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Washington | 22 | 5 | February 7, 2026 |
| Frederick | 21 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Carroll | 20 | 3 | February 7, 2026 |
| Garrett | 20 | 3 | January 12, 2024 |
| Maryland Beaches | 20 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Southern Baltimore | 20 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Anne Arundel | 19 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| Northern Baltimore | 19 | 3 | February 7, 2026 |
| Cecil | 17 | 3 | February 7, 2026 |
| Calvert | 16 | 4 | February 7, 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 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 Maryland.