Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 708 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of De Beque, or 23 miles northeast of Grand Junction,
moving east 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 south central
Garfield 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; Debeque to Silt Corridor
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov