Minnesota wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in Minnesota right now. The last one was issued on October 15, 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 Minnesota
None right now. Other active alerts in Minnesota: none.
Wind Advisories in Minnesota by year
Minnesota averaged 56.3 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 36 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on October 15, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Murray County | 115 |
| Jackson County | 114 |
| Lyon County | 111 |
| Lincoln County | 110 |
| Cottonwood County | 109 |
| Nobles County | 108 |
| Pipestone County | 104 |
| Rock County | 98 |
| Redwood County | 93 |
| Yellow Medicine County | 91 |
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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