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Burning Man Reopens After Fierce Dust Storm With Hours-Long Delays and Flood Risk Ahead

Forecasters warn of monsoonal storms that could bring flash flooding through midweek.

Fierce dust storms destroyed many campsites the evening before Burning Man was set to officially begin in the Black Rock Desert on Aug. 23, 2025. The entrance gates to Burning Man reopened Monday morning after storms shut down the festival’s main access point over the weekend. But thousands of attendees faced wait times of six to eight hours on the road into the desert, according to organizers.
Fierce dust storms destroyed many campsites the evening before Burning Man was set to officially begin in the Black Rock Desert on Aug. 23, 2025. The entrance gates reopened Monday morning after storms shut down the festival’s main access point over the weekend. But thousands of attendees faced wait times of six to eight hours on the road into the desert, according to organizers.
Fireballs explode as part of the Man burn at Burning Man on Labor Day.

Overview

  • Gusts near 50–52 mph on Saturday created whiteout conditions that damaged camps and destroyed the 8‑ton “Black Cloud” art installation.
  • Festival gates reopened Monday morning, yet officials warned of six- to eight-hour entry waits after overnight closures and traffic turnbacks near Wadsworth.
  • The volunteer-run 88NV airport paused operations after the storm, grounding many private and charter flights and affecting nearly 100 aircraft.
  • Organizers reported four minor injuries from wind and dust and urged attendees to secure camps, avoid driving during low visibility, and monitor official updates.
  • National Weather Service offices in Reno and Elko forecast thunderstorms, small hail, gusty winds, and an elevated flash‑flood risk from Monday through Wednesday.