Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 12:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1244 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 25
miles south of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Mesa
County.
This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 129 and 146.
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:
Grand Valley; Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov