National Weather ServiceTennesseeWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Tennessee
The National Weather Service issued 46 wind advisories for Tennessee in 2025 and 54 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 50% below the average of 38 for those months in 2008-2025. Blount Smoky Mountains was covered most often (331 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Tennessee get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Tennessee. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2008 | 77 |
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blount Smoky Mountains | 331 | 80 | May 24, 2026 |
| Sevier Smoky Mountains | 331 | 80 | May 24, 2026 |
| Cocke Smoky Mountains | 328 | 78 | May 24, 2026 |
| Southeast Greene | 314 | 76 | May 24, 2026 |
| Unicoi | 299 | 71 | May 24, 2026 |
| Southeast Carter | 297 | 68 | April 28, 2026 |
| Southeast Monroe | 279 | 70 | April 28, 2026 |
| Johnson | 276 | 54 | April 28, 2026 |
| Lake | 233 | 41 | June 17, 2026 |
| Lauderdale | 226 | 32 | April 2, 2026 |
| Shelby | 225 | 28 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dyer | 223 | 33 | April 2, 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 Tennessee.