Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:35PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 35
miles east of Sunnyside, or 42 miles south of Fort Duchesne, moving
northeast at 35 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 south central
Uintah County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Eastern Uinta Basin; Tavaputs Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov