Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:35PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 435 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Norwood, or 32 miles southwest of Montrose, moving northwest at 5
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Norwood and Redvale.
This includes Colorado 145 between mile markers 93 and 111.
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:
Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: