National Weather ServiceTexasLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake wind advisories for Texas in 2025 and 43 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 32 for those months in 2008-2025. Upshur was covered most often (529 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Texas get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Texas. 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 | 36 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2009 | 90 |
| 2008 | 114 |
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 Texas 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 Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upshur | 529 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Smith | 527 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Wood | 527 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Camp | 526 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Franklin | 526 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Titus | 526 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Morris | 521 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Gregg | 518 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Rusk | 506 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Red River | 504 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Cherokee | 498 | 0 | December 28, 2021 |
| Harrison | 472 | 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 Texas.