Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 3:33PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 332 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northeast of Fruita, or 13 miles north of Grand Junction,
moving east at 30 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Mesa and
south central Garfield Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus; Grand Valley; Debeque to Silt Corridor
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: