Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:41AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 4:41am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 541 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southeast of Vernal, moving northeast at 45 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Uintah
County.
This includes U.S. Highway 40 in Utah between mile markers 157 and
170.
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:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Eastern Uinta Mountains; Eastern Uinta Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov