National Weather ServiceNevadaDust Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Dust Storm Warnings in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 5 dust storm warnings for Nevada 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: 5, 32% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Clark was covered most often (25 times since 2008).
How many dust storm warnings does Nevada get?
Every dust storm warning that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 25 | 4 | July 1, 2025 |
| Nye | 14 | 4 | May 17, 2026 |
| Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake | 14 | 0 | August 17, 2016 |
| Esmeralda | 9 | 2 | May 17, 2026 |
| Pershing | 9 | 5 | July 31, 2025 |
| Churchill | 8 | 3 | May 17, 2025 |
| Lincoln | 6 | 0 | June 17, 2022 |
| Eureka | 5 | 2 | April 22, 2026 |
| Lander | 5 | 2 | July 14, 2024 |
| Lyon | 5 | 2 | May 17, 2025 |
| Humboldt | 4 | 2 | July 14, 2024 |
| Washoe | 4 | 2 | May 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.
The latest dust storm warnings for Nevada in AreaZine's record
NWS Las VegasWarningMay 17, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Esmeralda and Nye, NV
Expired 4:45 p.m. PDT, May 17, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningMay 17, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Nye, NV
Expired 3:45 p.m. PDT, May 17, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningMay 17, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Esmeralda, NV
Expired 3:45 p.m. PDT, May 17, 2026
NWS ElkoWarningApril 21, 2026
Dust Storm Warning: Eureka, Nye and White Pine, NV
Expired 7:15 p.m. PDT, April 21, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a dust storm warning?
A dust storm warning means blowing dust will cut visibility to a quarter mile or less, a severe danger to drivers. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Nevada.