National Weather ServiceSouth CarolinaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in South Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 13 wind advisories for South Carolina in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 46th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 40% below the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Charleston was covered most often (105 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does South Carolina get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of South Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 22 |
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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 105 | 19 | March 28, 2026 |
| Coastal Colleton | 93 | 16 | March 28, 2026 |
| Beaufort | 84 | 16 | March 28, 2026 |
| Greenville Mountains | 76 | 14 | April 19, 2026 |
| Coastal Jasper | 74 | 15 | March 28, 2026 |
| Tidal Berkeley | 74 | 17 | March 16, 2026 |
| Oconee Mountains | 71 | 14 | February 7, 2026 |
| Pickens Mountains | 71 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Dorchester | 67 | 11 | February 22, 2026 |
| Inland Colleton | 58 | 10 | February 22, 2026 |
| York | 57 | 13 | March 15, 2025 |
| Cherokee | 56 | 11 | February 7, 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 South Carolina.