Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 12:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 1229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 15 miles southwest of Carbondale, or 22 miles south of
Glenwood Springs, moving northeast at 10 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Pitkin, northeastern Delta, northeastern Mesa and northwestern
Gunnison Counties.
This includes Colorado 133 between mile markers 56 and 64.
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:
Central Colorado River Basin; Grand and Battlement Mesas; Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys; West Elk and Sawatch Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov