Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 3:09PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 309 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles south of Fry Canyon, or 20 miles northwest of Mexican Hat,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 south central San
Juan County.
This includes the following highways...
Utah 95 between mile markers 78 and 104.
Utah 275 between mile markers 0 and 3.
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:
Southeast Utah; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov