National Weather ServiceMassachusettsWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Massachusetts
The National Weather Service issued 42 wind advisories for Massachusetts in 2025 and 37 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 36th most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 46% below the average of 22 for those months in 2008-2025. Nantucket was covered most often (381 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Massachusetts get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Massachusetts. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 54 |
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket | 381 | 44 | May 30, 2026 |
| Barnstable | 356 | 40 | May 30, 2026 |
| Dukes | 327 | 39 | May 30, 2026 |
| Eastern Plymouth | 267 | 29 | May 30, 2026 |
| Southern Plymouth | 255 | 28 | May 30, 2026 |
| Southern Bristol | 242 | 27 | May 30, 2026 |
| Eastern Norfolk | 241 | 26 | May 30, 2026 |
| Eastern Essex | 236 | 29 | May 30, 2026 |
| Western Plymouth | 227 | 26 | September 25, 2026 |
| Suffolk | 224 | 27 | May 30, 2026 |
| Northern Bristol | 203 | 24 | September 25, 2026 |
| Southeast Middlesex | 201 | 24 | September 25, 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 Massachusetts.