National Weather ServiceTexasWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 166 wind advisories for Texas in 2025 and 194 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 96, 34% below the average of 146 for those months in 2008-2025. Coastal Cameron was covered most often (328 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Texas get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 96 |
| 2025 | 166 |
| 2024 | 170 |
| 2023 | 201 |
| 2022 | 244 |
| 2021 | 196 |
| 2020 | 171 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2018 | 173 |
| 2017 | 188 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2015 | 132 |
| 2014 | 200 |
| 2013 | 171 |
| 2012 | 198 |
| 2011 | 280 |
| 2010 | 177 |
| 2009 | 199 |
| 2008 | 285 |
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 Texas 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 Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Cameron | 328 | 49 | May 18, 2026 |
| Coastal Willacy | 318 | 46 | May 18, 2026 |
| Inland Cameron | 311 | 50 | May 18, 2026 |
| Inland Willacy | 303 | 47 | May 18, 2026 |
| Lamb | 302 | 42 | May 18, 2026 |
| Castro | 299 | 42 | May 18, 2026 |
| Bailey | 297 | 41 | May 18, 2026 |
| Parmer | 294 | 41 | May 18, 2026 |
| Cochran | 279 | 40 | May 18, 2026 |
| Hockley | 279 | 41 | May 18, 2026 |
| Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor | 277 | 52 | April 26, 2026 |
| Hale | 269 | 34 | 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 Texas.