National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 76 wind advisories for West Virginia in 2025 and 46 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 16th most of any state. 2026 through September: 31, 9% above the average of 29 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Grant was covered most often (246 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does West Virginia get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 31 |
| 2025 | 76 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2008 | 57 |
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 West 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 West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Grant | 246 | 61 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Grant | 218 | 44 | June 18, 2026 |
| Western Mineral | 217 | 52 | June 18, 2026 |
| Western Pendleton | 216 | 59 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Pendleton | 206 | 47 | June 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Mineral | 189 | 42 | June 18, 2026 |
| Mercer | 189 | 33 | March 16, 2026 |
| Hardy | 187 | 36 | June 18, 2026 |
| Hampshire | 168 | 35 | June 18, 2026 |
| Berkeley | 151 | 32 | March 16, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 148 | 31 | March 16, 2026 |
| Morgan | 148 | 30 | 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 West Virginia.