Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 7:11PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 14, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
September 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northwest of Nucla, or 34 miles northeast of La Sal, moving
east at 25 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central 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