National Weather ServiceMissouriWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 57 wind advisories for Missouri in 2025 and 53 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 32, 16% below the average of 38 for those months in 2008-2025. Dunklin was covered most often (288 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Missouri get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 32 |
| 2025 | 57 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2008 | 88 |
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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunklin | 288 | 54 | June 17, 2026 |
| Pemiscot | 285 | 53 | June 17, 2026 |
| Barton | 184 | 34 | March 15, 2026 |
| Jasper | 184 | 34 | May 16, 2026 |
| Vernon | 177 | 31 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dade | 161 | 28 | March 15, 2026 |
| Newton | 160 | 31 | May 16, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 159 | 29 | May 16, 2026 |
| Cedar | 156 | 26 | March 15, 2026 |
| Greene | 147 | 24 | March 15, 2026 |
| McDonald | 145 | 29 | May 16, 2026 |
| St. Clair | 144 | 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 Missouri.