National Weather ServiceVermontWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 35 wind advisories for Vermont in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 44th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 54% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Bennington was covered most often (163 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Vermont get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 26 |
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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 163 | 29 | June 18, 2026 |
| Western Windham | 155 | 26 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Windham | 105 | 16 | March 16, 2026 |
| Eastern Rutland | 93 | 17 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Addison | 89 | 18 | June 18, 2026 |
| Western Franklin | 84 | 20 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Chittenden | 83 | 19 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Franklin | 81 | 23 | June 18, 2026 |
| Grand Isle | 80 | 20 | June 18, 2026 |
| Western Rutland | 73 | 11 | June 18, 2026 |
| Western Chittenden | 72 | 17 | June 18, 2026 |
| Orleans | 65 | 19 | June 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 Vermont.