National Weather ServiceArizonaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Arizona
The National Weather Service issued 62 wind advisories for Arizona in 2025 and 72 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 42, 24% below the average of 55 for those months in 2008-2025. Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County was covered most often (386 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Arizona get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Arizona. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 42 |
| 2025 | 62 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2022 | 90 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2017 | 92 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2011 | 107 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2009 | 74 |
| 2008 | 90 |
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 Arizona 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 Arizona?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County | 386 | 67 | June 26, 2026 |
| Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County | 382 | 69 | June 26, 2026 |
| Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County | 370 | 61 | June 26, 2026 |
| Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 | 341 | 56 | June 26, 2026 |
| Western Mogollon Rim | 329 | 52 | June 26, 2026 |
| Eastern Mogollon Rim | 318 | 50 | June 26, 2026 |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 314 | 54 | April 16, 2026 |
| White Mountains | 314 | 49 | May 29, 2026 |
| Black Mesa Area | 307 | 53 | June 26, 2026 |
| Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau | 281 | 39 | June 26, 2026 |
| Coconino Plateau | 268 | 40 | June 26, 2026 |
| Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward | 261 | 44 | June 26, 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 Arizona.