Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 23 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles northwest of Parachute, or 46 miles northeast of Grand
Junction, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Rio
Blanco and northern Garfield counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Central Yampa River Basin; Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: