Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 19:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 8:27PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 826 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Fruita, or 19 miles northwest of Grand Junction, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Mesa County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Grand Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO