{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.d5b0daba9c51927b65d8cc0b1f58d60b1d82071d.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.d5b0daba9c51927b65d8cc0b1f58d60b1d82071d.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Grand Junction CO"},"word_count":167,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:57PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Eastern Uinta Basin; Tavaputs Plateau\n**Issued by:** NWS Grand Junction CO\n**Sent:** 2026-09-16T16:57:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-16T16:57:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-16T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23\nmiles northeast of Sunnyside, or 37 miles southeast of Duchesne,\nmoving northeast at 25 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and\noutdoor objects is possible.\n\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Uintah\nCounty.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle."}