National Weather ServiceMarylandWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Maryland
The National Weather Service issued 41 wind advisories for Maryland in 2025 and 34 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 17, 21% below the average of 22 for those months in 2008-2025. Extreme Western Allegany was covered most often (214 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Maryland get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Maryland. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 17 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2008 | 52 |
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 Maryland 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 Maryland?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Western Allegany | 214 | 52 | June 18, 2026 |
| Central and Eastern Allegany | 185 | 42 | June 18, 2026 |
| Frederick | 161 | 33 | March 16, 2026 |
| Washington | 148 | 30 | March 16, 2026 |
| Anne Arundel | 147 | 32 | March 16, 2026 |
| Carroll | 146 | 30 | March 16, 2026 |
| Northern Baltimore | 146 | 31 | March 17, 2026 |
| Southern Baltimore | 146 | 33 | March 17, 2026 |
| Garrett | 141 | 36 | March 16, 2025 |
| Cecil | 140 | 30 | March 17, 2026 |
| Prince Georges | 139 | 31 | March 16, 2026 |
| Caroline | 130 | 27 | March 16, 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 Maryland.