Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 4:05PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Rangely, or 46 miles southeast of Vernal, moving
east at 25 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.
Locations impacted include...
Rangely.
This includes the following highways...
Colorado 64 between mile markers 16 and 34.
Colorado 139 between mile markers 61 and 72.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lower Yampa River Basin; Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: