Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:34PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 534 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27
miles northwest of Parachute, or 46 miles north of Grand Junction,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 south central Rio
Blanco County.
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 Yampa River Basin; Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov