National Weather ServiceMichiganHigh Wind WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Watches in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 4 high wind watches for Michigan in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 112% above the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. St. Clair was covered most often (24 times since 2008).
How many high wind watches does Michigan get?
Every high wind watch 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 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair | 24 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Huron | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Lenawee | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Livingston | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Macomb | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Monroe | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Oakland | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Sanilac | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Washtenaw | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Wayne | 22 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Genesee | 21 | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
| Lapeer | 21 | 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 watch?
A high wind watch means winds reaching high wind warning values are possible. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.