National Weather ServiceMississippiLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake wind advisories for Mississippi in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Bolivar was covered most often (108 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Mississippi get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Mississippi. 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 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2008 | 54 |
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | 108 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Sunflower | 108 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Washington | 108 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Humphreys | 106 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Issaquena | 106 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Sharkey | 106 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Leflore | 104 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Grenada | 102 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Warren | 89 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Yazoo | 87 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Madison | 84 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
| Rankin | 84 | 0 | April 7, 2010 |
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 Mississippi.