National Weather ServiceCaliforniaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in California
The National Weather Service issued 327 wind advisories for California in 2025 and 343 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 183, 26% below the average of 246 for those months in 2008-2025. Santa Barbara County Mountains was covered most often (733 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does California get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of California. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 183 |
| 2025 | 327 |
| 2024 | 392 |
| 2023 | 413 |
| 2022 | 408 |
| 2021 | 389 |
| 2020 | 309 |
| 2019 | 371 |
| 2018 | 280 |
| 2017 | 371 |
| 2016 | 384 |
| 2015 | 247 |
| 2014 | 317 |
| 2013 | 335 |
| 2012 | 343 |
| 2011 | 332 |
| 2010 | 349 |
| 2009 | 262 |
| 2008 | 336 |
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 California 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 California?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County Mountains | 733 | 0 | April 4, 2022 |
| Santa Barbara County South Coast | 720 | 0 | April 4, 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range | 682 | 0 | April 4, 2022 |
| Ventura County Mountains | 667 | 9 | March 2, 2023 |
| Santa Clarita Valley | 598 | 102 | May 18, 2026 |
| Antelope Valley | 586 | 103 | June 29, 2026 |
| San Diego County Mountains | 454 | 66 | May 26, 2026 |
| Indian Wells Valley | 445 | 70 | June 26, 2026 |
| Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area | 438 | 0 | March 27, 2022 |
| Western Mojave Desert | 438 | 82 | June 26, 2026 |
| San Bernardino County Mountains | 436 | 56 | May 16, 2026 |
| Riverside County Mountains | 429 | 56 | May 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 California.