National Weather ServiceGeorgiaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 27 wind advisories for Georgia in 2025 and 38 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 33% below the average of 29 for those months in 2008-2025. Fannin was covered most often (256 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Georgia get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2008 | 57 |
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 Georgia 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 Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin | 256 | 41 | March 16, 2026 |
| Lumpkin | 256 | 40 | March 16, 2026 |
| Union | 256 | 41 | March 16, 2026 |
| Gilmer | 255 | 42 | March 16, 2026 |
| Towns | 255 | 41 | March 16, 2026 |
| White | 253 | 40 | March 16, 2026 |
| Dawson | 241 | 38 | March 16, 2026 |
| Murray | 240 | 38 | March 16, 2026 |
| Pickens | 240 | 40 | March 16, 2026 |
| Dade | 224 | 35 | March 16, 2026 |
| Walker | 224 | 35 | March 16, 2026 |
| Whitfield | 221 | 35 | March 16, 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 Georgia.