Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 8:22PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 822 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 36
miles southeast of Squaw Hollow Boat Ramp On Flaming Gorge, or 40
miles east of Manila, moving northeast at 40 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 northwestern Moffat
County.
This includes Colorado 318 between mile markers 2 and 4.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lower Yampa River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov