Overview

• Gates reopened Monday with reported 6–8 hour waits into Black Rock City, and the volunteer airport began resuming operations after an overnight shutdown.
• A Saturday dust storm produced 50–52 mph gusts and near-zero visibility, tearing down camps and destroying the 8‑ton Ukrainian ‘Black Cloud’ art installation.
• Organizers confirmed four minor injuries and temporarily halted ingress and flights, with traffic earlier turned back at Wadsworth as attendees were urged to secure camps.
• The National Weather Service warns monsoonal moisture could bring scattered thunderstorms and flash flooding through Wednesday, with drier weather expected by Thursday.
• After weather-related delays from dust and lightning, organizers launched the official Black Rock City livestream on Tuesday to let the public follow events remotely.