Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 8:43PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 843 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 33
miles northeast of Green River, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 north central Grand
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