Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 3:41PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 341 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northeast of Fruita, or 17 miles north of Grand Junction,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 north central Mesa
and south central Garfield Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus; Grand Valley; Debeque to Silt Corridor
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov