National Weather ServiceArizonaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Arizona
The National Weather Service issued 10 lake wind advisories for Arizona in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 9, 11% above the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Lake Mead National Recreation Area was covered most often (199 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Arizona get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Arizona. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 9 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 Arizona 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 Arizona?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 199 | 27 | April 10, 2026 |
| Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave | 129 | 11 | June 26, 2026 |
| Lake Mead - AZ side | 3 | 3 | September 4, 2026 |
| Lake Mohave - AZ side | 3 | 3 | September 4, 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 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 Arizona.