Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:44PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 644 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Fry Canyon, or 26 miles north of Mexican Hat,
moving west at 35 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.
Locations impacted include...
Fry Canyon.
This includes the following highways...
Utah 95 between mile markers 64 and 97.
Utah 275 between mile markers 0 and 3.
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:
Southeast Utah; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: