Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 3:27PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 327 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Bayfield, or 17 miles east of Durango, moving
northeast at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Vallecito.
This includes U.S. Highway 160 in Colorado between mile markers 107
and 109.
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: