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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1258 PM MDT Tue Sep 19 2023
 

COZ001-003-UTZ025-191930-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus CO-Lower Yampa River Basin CO-
Tavaputs Plateau UT-
1258 PM MDT Tue Sep 19 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Uintah
County through 130 PM MDT...

At 1258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 35
miles northwest of Fruita, or 44 miles northwest of Grand Junction,
moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is 
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Uintah
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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.

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LAT...LON 3943 10926 3956 10932 3968 10906 3951 10895
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 236DEG 16KT 3952 10918 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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