National Weather ServiceMichiganWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 53 wind advisories for Michigan in 2025 and 38 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 29th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 13% below the average of 22 for those months in 2008-2025. Allegan was covered most often (121 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Michigan get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 51 |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan | 121 | 23 | April 27, 2026 |
| Keweenaw | 121 | 26 | September 15, 2026 |
| Ottawa | 118 | 24 | April 27, 2026 |
| Muskegon | 115 | 22 | April 27, 2026 |
| Van Buren | 115 | 19 | April 27, 2026 |
| Huron | 111 | 18 | March 15, 2026 |
| Mason | 109 | 24 | April 27, 2026 |
| Oceana | 108 | 23 | April 27, 2026 |
| Tuscola | 106 | 18 | March 15, 2026 |
| Lenawee | 105 | 16 | March 15, 2026 |
| Monroe | 105 | 16 | March 15, 2026 |
| St. Joseph | 105 | 15 | 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 Michigan.