Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 2:09PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 209 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Craig, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Craig, Hayden, and Hamilton.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 40 in Colorado between mile markers 93 and 111.
Colorado 13 between mile markers 74 and 79.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Yampa River Basin; Upper Yampa River Basin; Flat Tops
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: