National Weather ServiceNevadaBlowing Dust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Blowing Dust Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 14 blowing dust advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 69% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake was covered most often (33 times since 2008).
How many blowing dust advisories does Nevada get?
Every blowing dust advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake | 33 | 2 | February 2, 2025 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 26 | 14 | December 22, 2025 |
| Humboldt County | 21 | 12 | December 22, 2025 |
| Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties | 16 | 1 | February 2, 2025 |
| Southwest Elko County | 16 | 6 | December 22, 2025 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 14 | 6 | September 21, 2026 |
| Northern Elko County | 10 | 7 | December 22, 2025 |
| Northern Washoe County | 4 | 0 | January 19, 2021 |
| South Central Elko County | 4 | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| Northwestern Nye County | 3 | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range | 3 | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| Southeastern Elko County | 3 | 1 | December 17, 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 Nevada.