Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:18PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 417 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Goulding, or 26 miles southwest of Mexican Hat, moving
northeast at 15 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.
Locations impacted include...
Oljeto.
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:
Southeast Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov