National Weather ServiceDistrict of ColumbiaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in District of Columbia
The National Weather Service issued 13 wind advisories for District of Columbia in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 50th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 39% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. District of Columbia was covered most often (137 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does District of Columbia get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of District of Columbia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 |
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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 137 | 32 | March 17, 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 District of Columbia.