Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 7:33PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 733 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Fort Duchesne, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Fort Duchesne and Maeser.
This includes U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 359 and
363.
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 Mountains; Eastern Uinta Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov