Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 2:22PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 222 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northwest of Moab, moving northeast at 15 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 Grand County.
This includes U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 137 and
139.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Arches/Grand Flat
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov