National Weather ServiceNevadaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 74 wind advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 79 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 41, 28% below the average of 57 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Clark and Southern Nye County was covered most often (335 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Nevada get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 41 |
| 2025 | 74 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2011 | 116 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2009 | 89 |
| 2008 | 81 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Clark and Southern Nye County | 335 | 60 | June 26, 2026 |
| Esmeralda and Central Nye County | 322 | 48 | May 26, 2026 |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | 314 | 54 | April 16, 2026 |
| Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon | 295 | 50 | June 26, 2026 |
| Southern Clark County | 294 | 60 | June 26, 2026 |
| Las Vegas Valley | 263 | 54 | June 26, 2026 |
| Lincoln County | 240 | 36 | June 26, 2026 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 238 | 39 | September 12, 2026 |
| Northeast Clark County | 227 | 44 | June 26, 2026 |
| White Pine County | 226 | 50 | September 12, 2026 |
| Northwestern Nye County | 205 | 50 | June 27, 2026 |
| Sheep Range | 183 | 32 | June 26, 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 wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind 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.