Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:18PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 618 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 39
miles southwest of Dinosaur, or 43 miles southeast of Fort Duchesne,
moving northeast 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 southeastern 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.
Area Description:
Eastern Uinta Basin; Tavaputs Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov