National Weather ServiceNorth CarolinaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake wind advisories for North Carolina in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 16th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Henderson was covered most often (86 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does North Carolina get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of North Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2008 | 49 |
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 86 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Buncombe | 84 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Polk Mountains | 84 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Rutherford Mountains | 84 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Transylvania | 84 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Southern Jackson | 80 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Burke Mountains | 78 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Caldwell Mountains | 78 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| McDowell Mountains | 78 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Macon | 76 | 0 | March 5, 2012 |
| Cabarrus | 75 | 1 | September 27, 2024 |
| Madison | 75 | 0 | March 4, 2012 |
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 North Carolina.