National Weather ServiceMississippiWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 31 wind advisories for Mississippi in 2025 and 37 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 33rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 80% below the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Tunica was covered most often (229 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Mississippi get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunica | 229 | 26 | March 15, 2026 |
| Coahoma | 226 | 26 | March 15, 2026 |
| Quitman | 207 | 25 | March 15, 2026 |
| Tate | 203 | 25 | March 15, 2026 |
| Panola | 196 | 24 | March 15, 2026 |
| Tallahatchie | 195 | 24 | March 15, 2026 |
| Marshall | 163 | 23 | March 15, 2026 |
| Washington | 160 | 26 | March 15, 2026 |
| Bolivar | 159 | 26 | March 15, 2026 |
| Sunflower | 159 | 26 | March 15, 2026 |
| Leflore | 154 | 26 | March 15, 2026 |
| Humphreys | 151 | 25 | March 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 Mississippi.