National Weather ServiceNevadaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 54 lake wind advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 70 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 33, 37% below the average of 53 for those months in 2008-2025. Greater Lake Tahoe Area was covered most often (804 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does Nevada get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 33 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2020 | 70 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2013 | 65 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2008 | 86 |
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 Lake Tahoe Area | 804 | 98 | September 25, 2026 |
| Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake | 802 | 124 | September 25, 2026 |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 199 | 27 | April 10, 2026 |
| Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties | 110 | 23 | September 6, 2026 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 93 | 32 | September 25, 2026 |
| Lake Mead - NV side | 3 | 3 | September 4, 2026 |
| Lake Mohave - NV side | 3 | 3 | 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 lake wind advisory?
A lake wind advisory means winds strong enough to make small boats on inland lakes unsafe. 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.