National Weather ServiceNew HampshireWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in New Hampshire
The National Weather Service issued 18 wind advisories for New Hampshire in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 47th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 74% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Coastal Rockingham was covered most often (148 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does New Hampshire get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of New Hampshire. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 27 |
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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Rockingham | 148 | 31 | May 30, 2026 |
| Eastern Hillsborough | 135 | 25 | May 30, 2026 |
| Western And Central Hillsborough | 132 | 22 | March 17, 2026 |
| Interior Rockingham | 122 | 24 | May 30, 2026 |
| Strafford | 118 | 22 | May 30, 2026 |
| Cheshire | 117 | 19 | March 17, 2026 |
| Merrimack | 117 | 23 | March 17, 2026 |
| Belknap | 108 | 20 | March 17, 2026 |
| Southern Carroll | 106 | 17 | March 17, 2026 |
| Northern Carroll | 97 | 18 | March 17, 2026 |
| Southern Coos | 96 | 20 | March 17, 2026 |
| Sullivan | 96 | 17 | March 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 New Hampshire.