National Weather ServiceOklahomaHigh Wind WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Watches in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 8 high wind watches for Oklahoma in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 7% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Texas was covered most often (51 times since 2008).
How many high wind watches does Oklahoma get?
Every high wind watch that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 51 | 12 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cimarron | 49 | 13 | March 15, 2026 |
| Beaver | 41 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
| Ellis | 20 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Harper | 20 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Roger Mills | 20 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Woodward | 19 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Woods | 18 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dewey | 17 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Beckham | 16 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Custer | 16 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Greer | 14 | 4 | March 15, 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 Oklahoma.