Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 8:04PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 804 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles southwest of Meeker, or 44 miles west of Glenwood Springs,
moving northeast at 25 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.
This includes Colorado 13 between mile markers 22 and 32.
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; Flat Tops
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov