National Weather ServiceNevadaHigh Wind WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Watches in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 10 high wind watches for Nevada in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 35% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area was covered most often (78 times since 2008).
How many high wind watches does Nevada get?
Every high wind watch that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 78 | 11 | September 12, 2026 |
| Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon | 64 | 8 | May 17, 2026 |
| Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties | 49 | 9 | March 27, 2025 |
| Esmeralda and Central Nye County | 45 | 8 | May 17, 2026 |
| Las Vegas Valley | 43 | 8 | May 17, 2026 |
| Western Clark and Southern Nye County | 40 | 8 | May 17, 2026 |
| Sheep Range | 39 | 6 | May 17, 2026 |
| Northern Washoe County | 38 | 5 | March 27, 2025 |
| Greater Lake Tahoe Area | 33 | 3 | November 5, 2025 |
| Southern Clark County | 30 | 6 | May 17, 2026 |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 26 | 5 | January 7, 2025 |
| Lincoln County | 26 | 3 | May 17, 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 high wind watch?
A high wind watch means winds reaching high wind warning values are possible. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Nevada.