National Weather ServiceNorth DakotaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in North Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 48 wind advisories for North Dakota in 2025 and 43 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 37, 20% above the average of 31 for those months in 2008-2025. Adams was covered most often (349 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does North Dakota get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of North Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 37 |
| 2025 | 48 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 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 North Dakota 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 Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 349 | 62 | September 14, 2026 |
| Hettinger | 349 | 61 | September 14, 2026 |
| Bowman | 338 | 56 | September 14, 2026 |
| Slope | 336 | 55 | September 14, 2026 |
| Stark | 322 | 48 | September 14, 2026 |
| Grant | 316 | 60 | September 14, 2026 |
| Sioux | 307 | 52 | April 8, 2026 |
| Billings | 291 | 42 | September 14, 2026 |
| Golden Valley | 291 | 42 | September 14, 2026 |
| Morton | 282 | 41 | April 8, 2026 |
| Oliver | 278 | 46 | September 14, 2026 |
| Mercer | 276 | 47 | September 14, 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 Dakota.