National Weather ServiceSouth CarolinaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in South Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 52 lake wind advisories for South Carolina in 2025 and 54 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 23, 38% below the average of 37 for those months in 2008-2025. Clarendon was covered most often (420 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does South Carolina get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of South Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 23 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2009 | 82 |
| 2008 | 120 |
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 South 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 South Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon | 420 | 77 | April 8, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 416 | 76 | April 8, 2026 |
| Sumter | 408 | 77 | April 8, 2026 |
| Kershaw | 392 | 73 | March 28, 2026 |
| Lee | 391 | 72 | March 28, 2026 |
| Bamberg | 390 | 71 | March 28, 2026 |
| Chesterfield | 390 | 72 | March 28, 2026 |
| Lexington | 390 | 72 | March 28, 2026 |
| Richland | 390 | 72 | March 28, 2026 |
| Fairfield | 389 | 73 | March 28, 2026 |
| Barnwell | 388 | 70 | March 28, 2026 |
| Aiken | 387 | 70 | March 28, 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 South Carolina.