The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Grand Junction, Colorado, issued a Special Weather Statement on October 3 at 9:28 PM MDT, warning residents of a strong thunderstorm in the area. The storm, located 15 miles north of Meeker or 27 miles southwest of Craig, was moving northeast at a rapid pace of 45 mph.
The primary hazards associated with this storm are wind gusts of up to 50 mph and penny-sized hail. Radar indicated the severity of the storm, prompting the NWS to issue the alert. The potential impacts of the storm include the possibility of gusty winds knocking down tree limbs, blowing around unsecured objects, and causing minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor items.
The locations expected to be impacted by this storm include Craig, Juniper Springs, Lay, and Hamilton, along with specific stretches of highways such as U.S. Highway 40 between mile markers 74 and 91 and Colorado 13 between mile markers 61 and 90.
As severe weather events like this thunderstorm can pose risks to both property and personal safety, residents in the affected areas are advised to stay indoors, secure loose outdoor items, and avoid unnecessary travel until the storm passes.
This weather event highlights the importance of staying informed about local weather conditions and heeding alerts issued by reliable sources like the National Weather Service. By being prepared and taking appropriate precautions, individuals can minimize the potential impacts of severe weather events on themselves and their communities.
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References:
– NWS Grand Junction CO Special Weather Statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.739d23dd215d9a5d8fd62f652fc5c8e9b2d72f2f.001.1.cap
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