National Weather ServiceNorth CarolinaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 67 wind advisories for North Carolina in 2025 and 70 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 29, 38% below the average of 47 for those months in 2008-2025. Watauga was covered most often (293 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does North Carolina get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of North Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 29 |
| 2025 | 67 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2014 | 66 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2009 | 74 |
| 2008 | 92 |
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga | 293 | 52 | April 19, 2026 |
| Ashe | 292 | 52 | April 19, 2026 |
| Yancey | 267 | 52 | April 19, 2026 |
| Mitchell | 266 | 52 | April 19, 2026 |
| Alleghany | 265 | 50 | April 19, 2026 |
| Avery | 265 | 51 | April 19, 2026 |
| Haywood | 216 | 37 | April 19, 2026 |
| Buncombe | 205 | 41 | April 19, 2026 |
| Northern Jackson | 205 | 34 | April 19, 2026 |
| Madison | 202 | 34 | March 16, 2026 |
| Swain | 199 | 31 | March 16, 2026 |
| McDowell Mountains | 195 | 34 | April 19, 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 North Carolina.