Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 12:39PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles southwest of Dinosaur, or 35 miles south of Vernal, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Uintah
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Eastern Uinta Basin; Tavaputs Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov