Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 2:37PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 236 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Moab, moving north at 20 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 Grand
County.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 136 and 145.
Utah 313 between mile markers 15 and 22.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Grand Junction.
Area Description:
Arches/Grand Flat
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov