National Weather ServiceLouisianaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued 47 wind advisories for Louisiana in 2025 and 37 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 17, 40% below the average of 28 for those months in 2008-2025. Lower St. Martin was covered most often (275 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Louisiana get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Louisiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 17 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 29 |
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower St. Martin | 275 | 66 | June 17, 2026 |
| East Cameron | 264 | 73 | June 17, 2026 |
| Lafayette | 263 | 69 | June 17, 2026 |
| Upper St. Martin | 260 | 67 | June 17, 2026 |
| West Cameron | 258 | 72 | June 17, 2026 |
| Vermilion | 230 | 9 | March 2, 2023 |
| St. Mary | 228 | 9 | March 2, 2023 |
| Iberia | 227 | 9 | March 2, 2023 |
| Calcasieu | 201 | 9 | March 2, 2023 |
| Acadia | 199 | 9 | March 2, 2023 |
| Jefferson Davis | 199 | 9 | March 2, 2023 |
| St. Landry | 171 | 49 | June 17, 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 Louisiana.