Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 20:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 9:24PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 8:24pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 924 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles south of Mancos, or 26 miles north of Farmington, moving west at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mesa Verde Natl Park.
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: 
Southwest San Juan Mountains; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO