National Weather ServiceAlaskaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued 48 wind advisories for Alaska in 2025 and 65 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 106, 146% above the average of 43 for those months in 2008-2025. Eastern Alaska Range was covered most often (345 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Alaska get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 107 |
| 2025 | 48 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2018 | 72 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 79 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2009 | 150 |
| 2008 | 149 |
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 Alaska 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 Alaska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Alaska Range | 345 | 23 | September 15, 2023 |
| Deltana and Tanana Flats | 239 | 12 | August 31, 2023 |
| Denali | 224 | 8 | September 5, 2023 |
| Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area | 192 | 0 | June 16, 2012 |
| Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway | 163 | 0 | June 25, 2012 |
| Southern Inner Channels | 158 | 0 | June 16, 2012 |
| Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area | 149 | 0 | September 5, 2011 |
| Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island | 112 | 0 | March 19, 2011 |
| Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area | 104 | 0 | September 5, 2011 |
| Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp | 101 | 101 | September 25, 2026 |
| Upper Kuskokwim Valley | 99 | 11 | September 15, 2026 |
| Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island | 83 | 0 | September 5, 2011 |
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 Alaska.