National Weather ServiceNew YorkWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 90 wind advisories for New York in 2025 and 55 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 31, 7% below the average of 34 for those months in 2008-2025. Southeast Suffolk was covered most often (196 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does New York get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 31 |
| 2025 | 90 |
| 2024 | 59 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 65 |
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 York 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 York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Suffolk | 196 | 29 | September 25, 2026 |
| Northeast Suffolk | 195 | 29 | September 25, 2026 |
| Chautauqua | 193 | 33 | June 18, 2026 |
| Southern Erie | 187 | 31 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Rensselaer | 183 | 37 | June 18, 2026 |
| Northwest Suffolk | 179 | 27 | September 25, 2026 |
| Southwest Suffolk | 179 | 27 | September 25, 2026 |
| Eastern Columbia | 173 | 33 | March 16, 2026 |
| Niagara | 173 | 33 | June 18, 2026 |
| Kings (Brooklyn) | 168 | 25 | September 25, 2026 |
| Northern Erie | 166 | 29 | June 18, 2026 |
| Bronx | 162 | 25 | September 25, 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 York.