Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:29PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles south of Rangely, or 46 miles north of Grand Junction, moving
northeast at 30 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Rio
Blanco County.
This includes Colorado 139 between mile markers 54 and 55.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov