National Weather ServiceTennesseeHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Tennessee
The National Weather Service issued 6 high wind warnings for Tennessee in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 65% below the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Blount Smoky Mountains was covered most often (127 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Tennessee get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Tennessee. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blount Smoky Mountains | 127 | 29 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cocke Smoky Mountains | 127 | 29 | March 15, 2026 |
| Sevier Smoky Mountains | 127 | 29 | March 15, 2026 |
| Southeast Greene | 116 | 27 | March 15, 2026 |
| Southeast Monroe | 104 | 21 | March 15, 2026 |
| Unicoi | 93 | 20 | March 15, 2026 |
| Southeast Carter | 91 | 19 | March 15, 2026 |
| Johnson | 87 | 17 | March 15, 2026 |
| Northwest Carter | 36 | 3 | September 27, 2024 |
| NW Blount | 34 | 3 | September 27, 2024 |
| North Sevier | 34 | 3 | September 27, 2024 |
| Northwest Cocke | 34 | 3 | September 27, 2024 |
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 Tennessee.