Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Pagosa Springs to 14 miles
east of Ignacio. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Juanita, Pagosa Junction, Arboles, Gato, and Lonetree.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 84 in Colorado between mile markers 14 and 18.
Colorado 151 between mile markers 15 and 18.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Southwest San Juan Mountains; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov