National Weather ServiceNevadaDust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 10 dust advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 121% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Churchill was covered most often (36 times since 2018).
How many dust advisories does Nevada get?
Every dust advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 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 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill | 36 | 23 | August 28, 2026 |
| Pershing | 30 | 18 | August 28, 2026 |
| Lander | 23 | 10 | August 28, 2026 |
| Elko | 18 | 10 | April 22, 2026 |
| Lyon | 18 | 14 | May 3, 2026 |
| Washoe | 17 | 11 | May 3, 2026 |
| Eureka | 16 | 8 | August 28, 2026 |
| Humboldt | 12 | 6 | August 28, 2026 |
| Storey | 9 | 6 | May 3, 2026 |
| White Pine | 8 | 5 | April 22, 2026 |
| Mineral | 5 | 5 | May 26, 2026 |
| Nye | 3 | 2 | April 22, 2026 |
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 Nevada.