National Weather ServiceUtahWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 37 wind advisories for Utah in 2025 and 41 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 25th most of any state. 2026 through September: 27, 13% below the average of 31 for those months in 2008-2025. Southwest Utah was covered most often (216 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Utah get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 27 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2022 | 66 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 39 |
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 Utah 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 Utah?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Utah | 216 | 40 | June 27, 2026 |
| Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains | 204 | 26 | June 26, 2026 |
| Arches/Grand Flat | 166 | 23 | June 28, 2026 |
| South Central Utah | 159 | 17 | June 27, 2026 |
| West Central Utah | 145 | 0 | March 8, 2021 |
| San Rafael Swell | 144 | 14 | June 27, 2026 |
| Southeast Utah | 144 | 27 | June 28, 2026 |
| Canyonlands/Natural Bridges | 143 | 13 | June 27, 2026 |
| Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell | 141 | 13 | June 27, 2026 |
| Utah's Dixie and Zion National Park | 139 | 0 | March 24, 2021 |
| Castle Country | 119 | 20 | June 27, 2026 |
| Northern Wasatch Front | 94 | 22 | March 14, 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 Utah.