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Lake Wind Advisories in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake wind advisories for Florida in 2025 and 37 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 29 for those months in 2008-2025. Duval was covered most often (243 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Florida get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Florida. 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 | 33 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2013 | 84 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2009 | 72 |
| 2008 | 97 |
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 Florida 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 Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duval | 243 | 0 | April 16, 2014 |
| Nassau | 242 | 0 | April 16, 2014 |
| St. Johns | 237 | 0 | April 16, 2014 |
| Flagler | 219 | 0 | April 16, 2014 |
| Southern Brevard County | 213 | 0 | October 19, 2020 |
| Northern Brevard County | 212 | 0 | October 19, 2020 |
| Indian River | 202 | 0 | October 19, 2020 |
| Clay | 197 | 0 | April 15, 2014 |
| Orange | 191 | 0 | October 19, 2020 |
| Seminole | 190 | 0 | October 19, 2020 |
| Osceola | 189 | 0 | October 19, 2020 |
| Putnam | 188 | 0 | April 15, 2014 |
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 Florida.