National Weather ServiceOhioWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Ohio
The National Weather Service issued 29 wind advisories for Ohio in 2025 and 31 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 21, in line with the average of 21 for those months in 2008-2025. Cuyahoga was covered most often (151 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Ohio get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Ohio. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 21 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2008 | 45 |
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 Ohio 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 Ohio?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga | 151 | 31 | June 18, 2026 |
| Ashtabula Lakeshore | 150 | 30 | June 18, 2026 |
| Lake | 148 | 32 | June 18, 2026 |
| Lorain | 140 | 27 | March 15, 2026 |
| Ottawa | 134 | 25 | March 15, 2026 |
| Erie | 133 | 24 | March 15, 2026 |
| Sandusky | 132 | 26 | April 28, 2026 |
| Lucas | 127 | 24 | March 15, 2026 |
| Wood | 127 | 26 | April 28, 2026 |
| Hancock | 125 | 26 | April 28, 2026 |
| Seneca | 125 | 26 | April 28, 2026 |
| Huron | 124 | 25 | April 28, 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 Ohio.