National Weather ServiceKentuckyLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 6 lake wind advisories for Kentucky in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 43% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Union was covered most often (133 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Kentucky get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 3 |
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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 133 | 12 | May 4, 2026 |
| Calloway | 132 | 15 | June 21, 2026 |
| Livingston | 132 | 15 | June 21, 2026 |
| Lyon | 132 | 15 | June 21, 2026 |
| Marshall | 132 | 15 | June 21, 2026 |
| Trigg | 132 | 15 | June 21, 2026 |
| Daviess | 131 | 12 | May 4, 2026 |
| Henderson | 131 | 12 | May 4, 2026 |
| Webster | 131 | 12 | May 4, 2026 |
| McLean | 130 | 12 | May 4, 2026 |
| Ballard | 129 | 11 | May 4, 2026 |
| Carlisle | 129 | 11 | May 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 Kentucky.