Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles east of Green River, 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 central Grand
County.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Utah between mile markers 181 and 196.
U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 154 and 157.
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.
Area Description:
Tavaputs Plateau; Arches/Grand Flat
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov