National Weather ServiceAlabamaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake wind advisories for Alabama in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Pickens was covered most often (84 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Alabama get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2008 | 69 |
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 Alabama 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 Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens | 84 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Tuscaloosa | 84 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Chilton | 83 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Fayette | 83 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Jefferson | 83 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Lamar | 83 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Shelby | 83 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Bibb | 82 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Blount | 82 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Marion | 82 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Walker | 82 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
| Autauga | 81 | 0 | December 8, 2009 |
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 lake wind advisory?
A lake wind advisory means winds strong enough to make small boats on inland lakes unsafe. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.