National Weather ServiceGeorgiaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 25 lake wind advisories for Georgia in 2025 and 42 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 9, 70% below the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Columbia was covered most often (387 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Georgia get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 9 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2009 | 93 |
| 2008 | 136 |
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 Georgia 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 Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 387 | 71 | March 28, 2026 |
| McDuffie | 387 | 71 | March 28, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 386 | 71 | March 28, 2026 |
| Burke | 385 | 70 | March 28, 2026 |
| Richmond | 385 | 70 | March 28, 2026 |
| Coastal Glynn | 225 | 0 | April 16, 2014 |
| Coastal Camden | 224 | 0 | April 16, 2014 |
| Inland Glynn | 163 | 0 | April 15, 2014 |
| Inland Camden | 162 | 0 | April 15, 2014 |
| Wayne | 137 | 0 | April 15, 2014 |
| Brantley | 135 | 0 | April 15, 2014 |
| Pierce | 135 | 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 Georgia.