National Weather ServiceKansasBlowing Dust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Blowing Dust Advisories in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 11 blowing dust advisories for Kansas in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Wallace was covered most often (28 times since 2008).
How many blowing dust advisories does Kansas get?
Every blowing dust advisory that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace | 28 | 16 | June 21, 2025 |
| Sherman | 25 | 13 | June 21, 2025 |
| Thomas | 24 | 13 | June 21, 2025 |
| Rawlins | 23 | 11 | June 21, 2025 |
| Greeley | 22 | 12 | June 21, 2025 |
| Cheyenne | 21 | 10 | June 21, 2025 |
| Logan | 20 | 11 | June 21, 2025 |
| Wichita | 19 | 10 | June 21, 2025 |
| Gove | 16 | 8 | March 18, 2025 |
| Decatur | 14 | 5 | April 21, 2025 |
| Sheridan | 14 | 6 | March 18, 2025 |
| Stevens | 12 | 7 | March 14, 2025 |
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 Kansas.