Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:21PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 421 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 31
miles southeast of Fort Duchesne, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 east central Uintah
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Uinta Basin; Tavaputs Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov