National Weather ServiceWashingtonWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Washington
The National Weather Service issued 83 wind advisories for Washington in 2025 and 71 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 42, in line with the average of 43 for those months in 2008-2025. San Juan County was covered most often (299 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Washington get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Washington. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 42 |
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2008 | 61 |
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 Washington 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 Washington?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | 299 | 56 | September 29, 2026 |
| Kittitas Valley | 290 | 65 | August 22, 2026 |
| Western Whatcom County | 288 | 35 | February 24, 2025 |
| Admiralty Inlet Area | 277 | 33 | March 9, 2025 |
| Western Skagit County | 246 | 33 | February 24, 2025 |
| North Coast | 180 | 32 | February 22, 2025 |
| Central Coast | 173 | 28 | February 22, 2025 |
| Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington | 169 | 42 | September 25, 2026 |
| Simcoe Highlands | 154 | 44 | September 25, 2026 |
| Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties | 151 | 33 | September 25, 2026 |
| Washington Palouse | 151 | 30 | September 25, 2026 |
| East Puget Sound Lowlands | 148 | 22 | February 24, 2025 |
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 Washington.