Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:44AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:44am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 643 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles northwest of Craig, moving northeast around 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Great Divide, Fortification, and Sunbeam.
This includes the following highways...
Colorado 13 between mile markers 109 and 127.
Colorado 318 between mile markers 45 and 58.
Instruction:
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:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Elkhead and Park Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov