National Weather ServiceNebraskaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 37 heat advisories for Nebraska in 2025 and 24 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 31, 27% above the average of 24 for those months in 2008-2025. Nemaha was covered most often (94 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Nebraska get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 31 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemaha | 94 | 23 | September 8, 2026 |
| Richardson | 94 | 23 | September 8, 2026 |
| Otoe | 93 | 23 | September 8, 2026 |
| Pawnee | 92 | 23 | September 8, 2026 |
| Cass | 90 | 23 | September 8, 2026 |
| Johnson | 90 | 22 | September 8, 2026 |
| Douglas | 88 | 22 | September 2, 2026 |
| Sarpy | 88 | 22 | September 2, 2026 |
| Gage | 87 | 21 | September 8, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 85 | 23 | September 8, 2026 |
| Lancaster | 85 | 21 | September 8, 2026 |
| Dakota | 82 | 23 | September 4, 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 heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat 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 Nebraska.