National Weather ServiceNevadaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 16 heat advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 14, 152% above the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County was covered most often (38 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Nevada get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 14 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 38 | 17 | August 6, 2026 |
| Southwest Elko County | 35 | 21 | August 6, 2026 |
| Humboldt County | 32 | 12 | August 6, 2026 |
| Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake | 32 | 13 | August 5, 2026 |
| Southeastern Elko County | 27 | 15 | August 20, 2026 |
| Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties | 25 | 10 | August 5, 2026 |
| Northern Elko County | 22 | 15 | August 6, 2026 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 21 | 7 | August 5, 2026 |
| Northeastern Nye County | 21 | 10 | August 6, 2026 |
| Northwestern Nye County | 21 | 8 | August 6, 2026 |
| Northern Washoe County | 20 | 8 | August 5, 2026 |
| South Central Elko County | 18 | 12 | August 1, 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 Nevada.