North Carolina wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in North Carolina right now. The last one was issued on October 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 North Carolina
None right now. Other active alerts in North Carolina: 6 (see the North Carolina alerts page).
Wind Advisories in North Carolina by year
North Carolina averaged 71.5 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 34 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on October 17, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Mitchell County | 169 |
| Yancey County | 169 |
| Avery County | 168 |
| Watauga County | 162 |
| Ashe County | 162 |
| Alleghany County | 146 |
| Haywood County | 128 |
| McDowell County | 127 |
| Buncombe County | 126 |
| Jackson County | 122 |
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.
More about wind advisories and the national map →
What to do
- Use extra caution driving, especially in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure outdoor objects.
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