Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 10:03PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1003 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Castle Valley, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Moab, Castle Valley, Spanish Valley, and Arches National Park.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 115 and 135.
Utah 128 between mile markers 0 and 31.
Utah 279 between mile markers 0 and 15.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov