Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Cortez, or 32 miles west of Durango, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Mancos.
This includes U.S. Highway 160 in Colorado between mile markers 48
and 57.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest San Juan Mountains; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: