National Weather ServiceNebraskaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 25 wind advisories for Nebraska in 2025 and 64 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 40th most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 74% below the average of 46 for those months in 2008-2025. Stanton was covered most often (214 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Nebraska get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2013 | 101 |
| 2012 | 152 |
| 2011 | 137 |
| 2010 | 127 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2008 | 135 |
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton | 214 | 34 | June 17, 2026 |
| Madison | 210 | 31 | June 17, 2026 |
| Wayne | 210 | 33 | June 17, 2026 |
| Burt | 209 | 34 | June 17, 2026 |
| Cuming | 209 | 35 | June 17, 2026 |
| Thurston | 206 | 36 | June 17, 2026 |
| Colfax | 205 | 31 | June 17, 2026 |
| Pierce | 205 | 29 | June 17, 2026 |
| Antelope | 202 | 29 | June 17, 2026 |
| Cedar | 202 | 29 | June 17, 2026 |
| Platte | 202 | 27 | June 17, 2026 |
| Boone | 198 | 25 | 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 Nebraska.