National Weather ServiceArizonaBlowing Dust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Blowing Dust Advisories in Arizona
The National Weather Service issued 25 blowing dust advisories for Arizona in 2025 and 28 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 14, 45% below the average of 25 for those months in 2008-2025. Northwest and North Central Pinal County was covered most often (140 times since 2008).
How many blowing dust advisories does Arizona get?
Every blowing dust advisory that covered part of Arizona. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 14 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 Arizona 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 Arizona?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest and North Central Pinal County | 140 | 0 | December 24, 2016 |
| South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park | 117 | 23 | August 29, 2026 |
| Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells | 95 | 24 | August 29, 2026 |
| Greater Phoenix Area | 92 | 0 | December 24, 2016 |
| Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail | 83 | 21 | August 29, 2026 |
| Northwest Pinal County | 82 | 28 | August 29, 2026 |
| Southwest Maricopa County | 78 | 0 | March 30, 2017 |
| West Pinal County | 69 | 24 | August 29, 2026 |
| Southwest Deserts | 63 | 0 | March 30, 2017 |
| Western Pima County (including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument) | 59 | 15 | August 29, 2026 |
| Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox | 58 | 21 | August 4, 2026 |
| Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity | 58 | 0 | March 30, 2017 |
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 blowing dust advisory?
A blowing dust advisory means blowing dust will reduce visibility and make driving hazardous, below 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 Arizona.