Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:01PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles south of Rangely, or 52 miles north of Grand Junction, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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 west central Rio
Blanco County.
This includes Colorado 139 between mile markers 48 and 63.
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:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov