Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles east of Green River, moving northeast at 30 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 central Grand
County.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Utah between mile markers 181 and 203.
U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 145 and 148, and
between mile markers 153 and 157.
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