National Weather ServiceMinnesotaHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Minnesota
The National Weather Service issued 19 high wind warnings for Minnesota in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 209% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Wilkin was covered most often (24 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Minnesota get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Minnesota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkin | 24 | 7 | March 13, 2026 |
| Lyon | 21 | 6 | March 13, 2026 |
| Murray | 21 | 6 | March 13, 2026 |
| Clay | 20 | 8 | June 29, 2026 |
| West Polk | 20 | 6 | February 27, 2026 |
| Big Stone | 19 | 3 | March 12, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 19 | 6 | March 13, 2026 |
| Nobles | 19 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Norman | 19 | 6 | March 13, 2026 |
| Pipestone | 19 | 6 | March 13, 2026 |
| Traverse | 19 | 3 | March 12, 2026 |
| West Marshall | 19 | 6 | February 27, 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 Minnesota.