Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 7:37PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 736 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Parachute, or 35 miles northeast 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 south central
Garfield County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus; Debeque to Silt Corridor
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov