National Weather ServiceMaineWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Maine
The National Weather Service issued 25 wind advisories for Maine in 2025 and 26 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 38th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 52% below the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. Coastal Hancock was covered most often (179 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Maine get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Maine. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2008 | 44 |
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 Maine 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 Maine?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Hancock | 179 | 16 | November 4, 2025 |
| Coastal Washington | 179 | 15 | November 4, 2025 |
| Coastal York | 140 | 26 | May 30, 2026 |
| Knox | 140 | 22 | March 17, 2026 |
| Coastal Waldo | 138 | 21 | March 17, 2026 |
| Coastal Cumberland | 137 | 24 | May 30, 2026 |
| Sagadahoc | 129 | 20 | March 17, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 128 | 21 | March 17, 2026 |
| Interior Hancock | 124 | 18 | March 17, 2026 |
| Central Washington | 123 | 16 | March 17, 2026 |
| Southern Penobscot | 123 | 16 | March 17, 2026 |
| Interior York | 118 | 22 | May 30, 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 Maine.