National Weather ServiceLouisianaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake wind advisories for Louisiana in 2025 and 37 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 28 for those months in 2008-2025. Caddo was covered most often (443 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Louisiana get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Louisiana. 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 | 31 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2009 | 117 |
| 2008 | 130 |
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo | 443 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Bossier | 439 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| De Soto | 406 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Webster | 339 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Sabine | 329 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Red River | 328 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Claiborne | 311 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Bienville | 308 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Lincoln | 291 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Ouachita | 291 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Union | 290 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Jackson | 289 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
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 Louisiana.