Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:38PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Lake City, or 50 miles southwest of Gunnison, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 central Hinsdale
County.
This includes Colorado 149 between mile markers 47 and 60.
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:
Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: