West Virginia wind advisories
There are no wind advisories in West Virginia right now. The last one was issued on November 9, 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 West Virginia
None right now. Other active alerts in West Virginia: none.
Wind Advisories in West Virginia by year
West Virginia averaged 51.5 wind advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 38 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on November 9, 2026.
Counties with the most wind advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Pendleton County | 156 |
| Grant County | 149 |
| Mineral County | 129 |
| Greenbrier County | 108 |
| Randolph County | 107 |
| Pocahontas County | 106 |
| Mercer County | 102 |
| Tucker County | 97 |
| Hardy County | 94 |
| Summers 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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