National Weather ServiceOregonWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 68 wind advisories for Oregon in 2025 and 72 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 45, in line with the average of 44 for those months in 2008-2025. Central and Eastern Lake County was covered most often (416 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Oregon get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Oregon. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 45 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2012 | 96 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 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 Oregon 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 Oregon?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central and Eastern Lake County | 416 | 74 | May 25, 2026 |
| Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County | 345 | 58 | April 15, 2026 |
| Grande Ronde Valley | 271 | 49 | February 21, 2026 |
| Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon | 249 | 75 | September 25, 2026 |
| Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon | 211 | 56 | September 25, 2026 |
| Jackson County | 185 | 50 | May 25, 2026 |
| North Central Oregon | 185 | 46 | September 25, 2026 |
| Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon | 149 | 46 | September 25, 2026 |
| Klamath Basin | 145 | 30 | January 3, 2026 |
| Malheur County | 128 | 19 | May 17, 2026 |
| Greater Portland Metro Area | 118 | 7 | February 16, 2024 |
| Harney County | 111 | 23 | May 17, 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 Oregon.