Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 12:55PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1255 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nucla, or 34 miles southwest of Montrose, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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.
Locations impacted include...
Norwood and Redvale.
This includes the following highways...
Colorado 141 between mile markers 50 and 57.
Colorado 145 between mile markers 95 and 116.
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.
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:
Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov