Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:33PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 333 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northeast of Cedaredge, or 35 miles north of Montrose, moving
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Orchard City and Cedaredge.
This includes the following highways...
Colorado 65 between mile markers 8 and 20.
Colorado 92 near mile marker 10.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Grand and Battlement Mesas; Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: