National Weather ServiceNew JerseyWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in New Jersey
The National Weather Service issued 29 wind advisories for New Jersey in 2025 and 21 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 43rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 43% below the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Atlantic Coastal Cape May was covered most often (201 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does New Jersey get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of New Jersey. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 28 |
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 Jersey 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 Jersey?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coastal Cape May | 201 | 43 | September 23, 2026 |
| Coastal Atlantic | 196 | 42 | September 23, 2026 |
| Coastal Ocean | 193 | 42 | September 23, 2026 |
| Eastern Monmouth | 188 | 40 | September 23, 2026 |
| Cape May | 184 | 38 | September 23, 2026 |
| Ocean | 176 | 36 | September 23, 2026 |
| Atlantic | 175 | 35 | September 23, 2026 |
| Western Monmouth | 173 | 34 | September 23, 2026 |
| Southeastern Burlington | 172 | 35 | September 23, 2026 |
| Cumberland | 159 | 31 | September 23, 2026 |
| Hudson | 144 | 25 | September 25, 2026 |
| Middlesex | 140 | 26 | September 23, 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 Jersey.