Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 1:42PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 141 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles northeast of Aneth, or 29 miles east of Blanding, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and
outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Yellow Jacket.
This includes U.S. Highway 491 in Colorado near mile marker 41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Southeast Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov