Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 2:53PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 252 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Mancos, or 28 miles west of Durango, moving east at 20
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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Montezuma and southwestern La Plata 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:
Southwest San Juan Mountains; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: