National Weather ServiceArizonaDust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Advisories in Arizona
The National Weather Service issued 71 dust advisories for Arizona in 2025 and 76 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 72, in line with the average of 72 for those months in 2008-2025. Pinal was covered most often (376 times since 2018).
How many dust advisories does Arizona get?
Every dust advisory that covered part of Arizona. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 72 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2022 | 167 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2018 | 121 |
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 2018-2025; 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 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinal | 376 | 129 | August 31, 2026 |
| Maricopa | 341 | 103 | August 31, 2026 |
| Yuma | 114 | 33 | September 17, 2026 |
| La Paz | 91 | 32 | September 17, 2026 |
| Pima | 86 | 39 | August 28, 2026 |
| Cochise | 69 | 53 | August 8, 2026 |
| Graham | 16 | 14 | August 8, 2026 |
| Santa Cruz | 7 | 5 | July 10, 2026 |
| Greenlee | 4 | 4 | August 8, 2026 |
| Coconino | 2 | 0 | May 20, 2022 |
| Yavapai | 2 | 0 | May 20, 2022 |
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 dust advisory?
A dust advisory means blowing dust or sand will cut visibility to between a quarter mile and one mile, a hazard to drivers. 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.