National Weather ServiceIllinoisWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Illinois
The National Weather Service issued 56 wind advisories for Illinois in 2025 and 38 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 24th most of any state. 2026 through September: 33, 29% above the average of 26 for those months in 2008-2025. Champaign was covered most often (144 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Illinois get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Illinois. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 33 |
| 2025 | 56 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 53 |
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 Illinois 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 Illinois?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 144 | 37 | June 17, 2026 |
| Piatt | 141 | 35 | June 17, 2026 |
| Vermilion | 141 | 35 | June 17, 2026 |
| De Witt | 139 | 37 | June 17, 2026 |
| McLean | 137 | 38 | April 2, 2026 |
| Douglas | 134 | 38 | June 17, 2026 |
| Macon | 133 | 36 | June 17, 2026 |
| Kankakee | 132 | 30 | April 27, 2026 |
| Edgar | 131 | 36 | June 17, 2026 |
| Ford | 131 | 29 | April 2, 2026 |
| Iroquois | 131 | 29 | April 2, 2026 |
| Livingston | 131 | 30 | April 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 Illinois.