National Weather ServiceKentuckyWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 33 wind advisories for Kentucky in 2025 and 31 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 35th most of any state. 2026 through September: 18, 10% below the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Fayette was covered most often (147 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Kentucky get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 18 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 59 |
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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | 147 | 35 | March 15, 2026 |
| Jessamine | 147 | 35 | March 15, 2026 |
| Anderson | 146 | 35 | March 15, 2026 |
| Woodford | 146 | 35 | March 15, 2026 |
| Clark | 145 | 34 | March 15, 2026 |
| Mercer | 145 | 35 | March 15, 2026 |
| Washington | 145 | 36 | March 15, 2026 |
| Boyle | 144 | 35 | March 15, 2026 |
| Madison | 144 | 34 | March 15, 2026 |
| Bourbon | 143 | 34 | March 15, 2026 |
| Nelson | 143 | 36 | March 15, 2026 |
| Scott | 143 | 35 | March 15, 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 Kentucky.