Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 17:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 6:32PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles south 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Mesa County. This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 131 and 143.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO