Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 1:12PM MDT until May 17 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 111 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 22 miles east of
Rangely, or 52 miles southwest of Craig, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north
central Rio Blanco County.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Rio Blanco, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: