Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 7:13PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 712 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles northwest of Meeker, or 38 miles southwest of Craig, moving
northeast at 25 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 south central
Moffat County.
This includes U.S. Highway 40 in Colorado between mile markers 53 and
56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Yampa River Basin; Flat Tops
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov