National Weather ServicePennsylvaniaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Pennsylvania
The National Weather Service issued 64 wind advisories for Pennsylvania in 2025 and 40 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 27th most of any state. 2026 through September: 28, 7% above the average of 26 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Erie was covered most often (171 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Pennsylvania get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Pennsylvania. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 28 |
| 2025 | 64 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2008 | 56 |
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Erie | 171 | 36 | June 18, 2026 |
| Somerset | 150 | 42 | June 18, 2026 |
| Cambria | 148 | 42 | June 18, 2026 |
| Southern Erie | 140 | 30 | June 18, 2026 |
| Philadelphia | 135 | 28 | September 25, 2026 |
| Carbon | 133 | 39 | September 25, 2026 |
| Delaware | 133 | 29 | September 25, 2026 |
| Monroe | 133 | 39 | September 25, 2026 |
| Bedford | 127 | 37 | June 18, 2026 |
| Blair | 125 | 38 | June 18, 2026 |
| Berks | 124 | 31 | September 25, 2026 |
| Lehigh | 121 | 30 | September 25, 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 Pennsylvania.