Resolved Jul 29, 2026 at 4:45 PM. Kept for reference.
ModerateWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Special Weather Statement
Garfield County · Started Jul 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Garfield Countyarea
Jul 29, 2026, 4:20 PMeffective
Jul 29, 2026, 4:45 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
At 420 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fruita, or 7 miles northwest of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 20 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Fruita.