Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 6:32PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 632 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Fruita, or 18 miles northwest of Grand Junction,
moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 northwestern Mesa
County.
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.
Area Description:
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus; Grand Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov