National Weather ServiceFloridaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 34 wind advisories for Florida in 2025 and 39 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 20th most of any state. 2026 through September: 30, in line with the average of 29 for those months in 2008-2025. Escambia Coastal was covered most often (124 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Florida get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 30 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 38 |
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 Florida 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 Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia Coastal | 124 | 27 | February 22, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa Coastal | 122 | 27 | February 22, 2026 |
| Okaloosa Coastal | 120 | 27 | February 22, 2026 |
| Coastal Duval | 111 | 37 | April 7, 2026 |
| Coastal Nassau | 103 | 33 | April 7, 2026 |
| Coastal Bay | 95 | 30 | July 21, 2026 |
| Escambia Inland | 95 | 21 | February 22, 2026 |
| Coastal Gulf | 93 | 31 | July 21, 2026 |
| Okaloosa Inland | 93 | 21 | February 22, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa Inland | 93 | 21 | February 22, 2026 |
| Coastal Escambia | 91 | 0 | March 5, 2015 |
| South Walton | 91 | 30 | July 21, 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 Florida.