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Special Weather Statement issued October 24 at 2:48PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO, United States of America
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At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles northwest of Dulce, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Pagosa Springs, Chimney Rock, Juanita, Pagosa Junction, Gato, and
Lonetree.
This includes the following highways...
U.S. Highway 84 in Colorado between mile markers 17 and 27.
U.S. Highway 160 in Colorado between mile markers 130 and 146.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 37.1133, -107.1767 |
|---|---|
| Region | Southwest San Juan Mountains; San Juan River Basin |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Observed |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-24T15:15:00-06:00 |
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