Colorado Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 18:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 7:01PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 700 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles south of Grand Junction, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 west central Mesa County. This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 120 and 135.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO