Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles northeast of Sunnyside, or 37 miles southeast of Duchesne,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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 southwestern Uintah
County.
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:
Eastern Uinta Basin; Tavaputs Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov