Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 2:02PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2025 - 1:02pm
Expires:
June 3, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 202 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Bayfield, or 24 miles east of Durango, moving
southeast at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Archuleta County.
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