National Weather ServiceArkansasWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 50 wind advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 40 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 26th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 38% below the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Mississippi was covered most often (287 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Arkansas get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2008 | 62 |
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 287 | 53 | June 17, 2026 |
| Craighead | 286 | 52 | June 17, 2026 |
| Clay | 284 | 52 | June 17, 2026 |
| Greene | 284 | 52 | June 17, 2026 |
| Poinsett | 268 | 38 | May 4, 2026 |
| Crittenden | 249 | 28 | March 15, 2026 |
| St. Francis | 249 | 28 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cross | 248 | 29 | March 15, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 242 | 29 | May 4, 2026 |
| Randolph | 242 | 29 | May 4, 2026 |
| Lee | 240 | 25 | March 15, 2026 |
| Phillips | 234 | 25 | 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 Arkansas.