Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 2:59PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bayfield, or 13 miles east of Durango, moving northeast at 15 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...
Bayfield.
This includes U.S. Highway 160 in Colorado between mile markers 95
and 116.
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; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: