National Weather ServiceMichiganHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 4 high wind warnings for Michigan in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 35th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 57% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Huron was covered most often (21 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Michigan get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron | 21 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| St. Clair | 21 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Washtenaw | 20 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Wayne | 20 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Keweenaw | 19 | 3 | February 27, 2026 |
| Lenawee | 19 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Monroe | 19 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Sanilac | 19 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Berrien | 18 | 0 | November 15, 2020 |
| Macomb | 18 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Oakland | 18 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Ottawa | 18 | 2 | March 13, 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 Michigan.