Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:20PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 519 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Green River, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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 west central Grand
County.
This includes Interstate 70 in Utah between mile markers 167 and 175,
and between mile markers 185 and 187.
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:
Tavaputs Plateau; Arches/Grand Flat
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov