Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 12:59PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 1259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 28 miles southwest of Grand
Junction, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Mesa
County.
This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 126 and 136.
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:
Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov