Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 430 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong
thunderstorm producing a landspout 11 miles northwest of Dulce,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gato, Juanita, and Pagosa Junction.
This includes U.S. Highway 84 in Colorado between mile markers 6 and
18.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Grand Junction.
Area Description:
Southwest San Juan Mountains; San Juan River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov