National Weather ServiceOklahomaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 50 wind advisories for Oklahoma in 2025 and 49 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 33, 8% below the average of 36 for those months in 2008-2025. Custer was covered most often (326 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Oklahoma get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 33 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2008 | 91 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer | 326 | 46 | May 18, 2026 |
| Dewey | 324 | 47 | May 18, 2026 |
| Washita | 322 | 45 | May 18, 2026 |
| Roger Mills | 312 | 44 | May 18, 2026 |
| Major | 311 | 47 | May 18, 2026 |
| Blaine | 310 | 48 | May 18, 2026 |
| Woodward | 308 | 48 | May 18, 2026 |
| Woods | 305 | 48 | May 18, 2026 |
| Kiowa | 302 | 41 | May 18, 2026 |
| Beckham | 301 | 42 | May 18, 2026 |
| Ellis | 297 | 46 | May 18, 2026 |
| Harper | 293 | 45 | May 18, 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 Oklahoma.