National Weather ServiceMinnesotaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Minnesota
The National Weather Service issued 91 wind advisories for Minnesota in 2025 and 59 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 34, 14% below the average of 40 for those months in 2008-2025. Murray was covered most often (235 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Minnesota get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Minnesota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 34 |
| 2025 | 91 |
| 2024 | 73 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2011 | 81 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2008 | 71 |
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray | 235 | 40 | September 11, 2026 |
| Jackson | 229 | 43 | September 11, 2026 |
| Lyon | 227 | 40 | September 11, 2026 |
| Cottonwood | 225 | 40 | September 11, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 224 | 40 | September 11, 2026 |
| Nobles | 222 | 39 | September 11, 2026 |
| Pipestone | 217 | 38 | September 11, 2026 |
| Rock | 197 | 33 | June 17, 2026 |
| West Polk | 194 | 39 | September 8, 2026 |
| West Marshall | 193 | 36 | September 8, 2026 |
| Kittson | 188 | 36 | September 8, 2026 |
| Clay | 187 | 36 | May 15, 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 Minnesota.