Iowa wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in Iowa right now. The last one was issued on June 17, 2026.
Gusty winds will make driving difficult and may blow around loose objects and down tree limbs.
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Active wind advisories in Iowa
None right now. Other active alerts in Iowa: none.
Wind Advisories in Iowa by year
Iowa averaged 52.8 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 25 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on June 17, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Dickinson County | 103 |
| Emmet County | 101 |
| Osceola County | 101 |
| O'Brien County | 99 |
| Palo Alto County | 99 |
| Clay County | 98 |
| Kossuth County | 97 |
| Lyon County | 95 |
| Pocahontas County | 93 |
| Plymouth County | 93 |
What a wind advisory means
Wind advisories are for winds below high wind warning criteria but strong enough to cause problems, commonly sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts of 46 to 57 mph.
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What to do
- Use extra caution driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure outdoor objects.
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