Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 4:58PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Castle Valley, moving northeast at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Castle Valley.
This includes Utah 128 between mile markers 14 and 32.
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:
Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov