National Weather ServiceWisconsinWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service issued 26 wind advisories for Wisconsin in 2025 and 21 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 42nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 9% above the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Milwaukee was covered most often (94 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Wisconsin get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Wisconsin. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2008 | 15 |
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 94 | 18 | May 12, 2026 |
| Sheboygan | 94 | 17 | May 12, 2026 |
| Kenosha | 93 | 18 | May 12, 2026 |
| Ozaukee | 93 | 17 | May 12, 2026 |
| Racine | 93 | 18 | May 12, 2026 |
| Door | 91 | 9 | December 20, 2025 |
| Washington | 85 | 16 | May 12, 2026 |
| Waukesha | 85 | 17 | May 12, 2026 |
| Walworth | 83 | 15 | May 12, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 77 | 14 | May 12, 2026 |
| Rock | 77 | 14 | May 12, 2026 |
| Dodge | 75 | 14 | May 12, 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 Wisconsin.