National Weather ServiceArkansasLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake wind advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 48 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 37 for those months in 2008-2025. Miller was covered most often (428 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Arkansas get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 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 | 29 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2008 | 141 |
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller | 428 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Lafayette | 374 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Little River | 374 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Sevier | 355 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Howard | 345 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Hempstead | 338 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Columbia | 317 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Nevada | 300 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Union | 295 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Independence | 271 | 0 | January 11, 2018 |
| Lonoke | 269 | 0 | January 11, 2018 |
| Pulaski | 269 | 0 | January 11, 2018 |
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 Arkansas.