Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 9:41AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 8:41am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 939 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Castle Valley, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cisco.
This includes Utah 128 between mile markers 17 and 43.
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.
Area Description:
Grand Valley; Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Arches/Grand Flat
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov