Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:16AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:16am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 116 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 24 miles north of Castle Valley, moving northeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cisco.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Utah between mile markers 201 and 222.
Utah 128 between mile markers 38 and 44.
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:
Arches/Grand Flat
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov