National Weather ServiceAlabamaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 24 wind advisories for Alabama in 2025 and 39 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 57% below the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Jefferson was covered most often (208 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Alabama get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2008 | 39 |
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 Alabama 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 Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 208 | 34 | March 15, 2026 |
| Blount | 207 | 34 | March 15, 2026 |
| Shelby | 205 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| St. Clair | 205 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 203 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Clay | 203 | 32 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cleburne | 203 | 32 | March 15, 2026 |
| Etowah | 203 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 202 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Talladega | 202 | 32 | March 15, 2026 |
| Randolph | 198 | 29 | March 15, 2026 |
| Tuscaloosa | 193 | 34 | March 15, 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 wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. 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 Alabama.