National Weather ServiceHawaiiWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Hawaii
The National Weather Service issued 17 wind advisories for Hawaii in 2025 and 35 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 39th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 28% below the average of 26 for those months in 2008-2025. Big Island Summit was covered most often (415 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Hawaii get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Hawaii. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 30 |
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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island Summit | 415 | 55 | July 31, 2026 |
| Kohala | 212 | 51 | September 26, 2026 |
| Lanai Mauka | 196 | 45 | September 2, 2026 |
| Haleakala Summit | 193 | 11 | September 26, 2026 |
| Kahoolawe | 181 | 41 | September 26, 2026 |
| Maui Leeward West | 154 | 43 | September 26, 2026 |
| Maui Windward West | 143 | 42 | September 26, 2026 |
| Big Island Interior | 138 | 31 | September 26, 2026 |
| Lanai Makai | 129 | 0 | March 20, 2021 |
| Molokai Windward | 121 | 31 | September 26, 2026 |
| Big Island North and East | 120 | 0 | March 20, 2021 |
| Windward Haleakala | 116 | 28 | September 2, 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 Hawaii.