National Weather ServiceVirginiaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 61 wind advisories for Virginia in 2025 and 58 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 25, 33% below the average of 37 for those months in 2008-2025. Grayson was covered most often (295 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Virginia get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 25 |
| 2025 | 61 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2008 | 78 |
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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 295 | 53 | April 19, 2026 |
| Carroll | 262 | 49 | April 19, 2026 |
| Floyd | 255 | 49 | April 19, 2026 |
| Smyth | 229 | 37 | March 16, 2026 |
| Roanoke | 225 | 39 | March 16, 2026 |
| Bath | 215 | 40 | March 16, 2026 |
| Alleghany | 213 | 37 | March 16, 2026 |
| Bland | 213 | 37 | March 16, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 213 | 39 | March 16, 2026 |
| Wythe | 213 | 38 | March 16, 2026 |
| Western Highland | 212 | 58 | June 18, 2026 |
| Pulaski | 211 | 38 | March 16, 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 Virginia.