National Weather ServiceConnecticutWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Connecticut
The National Weather Service issued 34 wind advisories for Connecticut in 2025 and 26 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 41st most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 54% below the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. Southern New London was covered most often (181 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Connecticut get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Connecticut. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 45 |
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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern New London | 181 | 28 | September 25, 2026 |
| Southern Middlesex | 174 | 28 | September 25, 2026 |
| Southern New Haven | 163 | 26 | September 25, 2026 |
| Windham | 158 | 22 | September 25, 2026 |
| Southern Fairfield | 156 | 25 | September 25, 2026 |
| Hartford | 149 | 23 | September 25, 2026 |
| Northern New London | 148 | 24 | September 25, 2026 |
| Tolland | 147 | 22 | September 25, 2026 |
| Northern Middlesex | 140 | 21 | September 25, 2026 |
| Northern Litchfield | 131 | 24 | September 25, 2026 |
| Northern New Haven | 130 | 22 | September 25, 2026 |
| Northern Fairfield | 126 | 23 | September 25, 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 Connecticut.