Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:29PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Craig, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and
outdoor objects is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Moffat
County.
This includes Colorado 13 between mile markers 104 and 115.
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:
Central Yampa River Basin; Elkhead and Park Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov