Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:27PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Collbran, or 27 miles east of Grand Junction, moving southwest at 15
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...
Collbran, Mesa, and Molina.
This includes Colorado 65 between mile markers 48 and 56.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Debeque to Silt Corridor; Grand and Battlement Mesas
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: