Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 1:53PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 152 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southeast of Rico, or 22 miles north of Durango, moving
northeast at 15 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 southwestern San
Juan and north central La Plata Counties.
This includes U.S. Highway 550 in Colorado between mile markers 40
and 60.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains; Animas River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: