Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 11 at 4:14PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 413 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northeast of Vernal, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Uintah and northeastern Daggett Counties.
This includes U.S. Highway 191 in Utah between mile markers 373 and
380, and mile marker 394 and near mile marker 396.
Instruction:
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:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Eastern Uinta Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov