Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 100 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dove Creek, or 22 miles east of Monticello, 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...
Dove Creek.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 491 in Colorado between mile markers 59 and 67.
Colorado 141 between mile markers 1 and 7.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy 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:
Southwest San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov