National Weather ServiceKansasWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 47 wind advisories for Kansas in 2025 and 95 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 23, 67% below the average of 69 for those months in 2008-2025. Barton was covered most often (386 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Kansas get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 23 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 182 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2012 | 163 |
| 2011 | 168 |
| 2010 | 151 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2008 | 209 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | 386 | 45 | September 14, 2026 |
| Rice | 386 | 47 | September 14, 2026 |
| Ellsworth | 384 | 46 | September 14, 2026 |
| Russell | 382 | 43 | September 14, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 375 | 43 | September 14, 2026 |
| Reno | 374 | 50 | September 14, 2026 |
| Harvey | 364 | 50 | June 29, 2026 |
| Sedgwick | 361 | 48 | June 29, 2026 |
| McPherson | 360 | 49 | September 14, 2026 |
| Saline | 354 | 47 | September 14, 2026 |
| Kingman | 350 | 42 | May 18, 2026 |
| Sumner | 337 | 42 | May 18, 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 Kansas.