Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 7:42PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 6:42pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 742 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles north of Vernal, moving northeast at 30 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Uintah and northeastern Daggett Counties.
This includes U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 377 and
380.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov