Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles east of Castle Valley, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Glade Park and Gateway.
This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 107 and 140.
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:
Grand Valley; Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov