Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:31PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 41
miles southwest of Rangely, or 51 miles southeast of Fort Duchesne,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 southeastern 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.
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:
Tavaputs Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov