Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 745 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles northeast of Sunnyside, or 39 miles southeast of Duchesne,
moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 Uintah County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Tavaputs Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov