Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 6:58PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles northwest of Nucla, or 28 miles northeast of La Sal, moving
east at 25 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 southern Mesa
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov