Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 2:37PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Monticello, moving southeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Monticello and Eastland.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 66 and 77.
U.S. Highway 491 in Utah between mile markers 0 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Southeast Utah; La Sal and Abajo Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov