National Weather ServiceDelawareWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Delaware
The National Weather Service issued 19 wind advisories for Delaware in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 48th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 45% below the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Delaware Beaches was covered most often (192 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Delaware get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Delaware. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 Delaware 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 Delaware?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Beaches | 192 | 40 | September 23, 2026 |
| Inland Sussex | 176 | 33 | September 23, 2026 |
| Kent | 154 | 31 | September 23, 2026 |
| New Castle | 143 | 31 | September 23, 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 Delaware.