National Weather Service

NWS: Thunderstorm, wind gusts and hail – Debeque to Silt corridor, Flat Tops

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National Weather Service

Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus CO-Flat Tops CO-
Debeque to Silt Corridor CO-Central Yampa River Basin CO-
811 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL GARFIELD AND SOUTH CENTRAL RIO BLANCO COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM MDT…

At 810 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles northwest of Parachute, or 45 miles northeast of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 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…Rio Blanco County.

This includes Colorado 13 between mile markers 9 and 21.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

NWS: Thunderstorm, wind gusts and hail – Debeque to Silt corridor, Flat Tops

NWS: Thunderstorm with hail in southwestern Garfield County

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National Weather Service

Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus CO-Grand Valley CO-
Lower Yampa River Basin CO-Arches/Grand Flat UT-Tavaputs Plateau UT-
644 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN GARFIELD…SOUTHWESTERN RIO BLANCO AND NORTHEASTERN GRAND COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM MDT…

At 644 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles northwest of Fruita, or 32 miles northwest of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 30 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Garfield, southwestern Rio Blanco and northeastern Grand Counties.

This includes Colorado 139 between mile markers 12 and 46.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

NWS: Thunderstorm with hail in southwestern Garfield County

NWS: Flash flood warning for Silt and I-70

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National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
621 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026

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The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

  • Flash Flood Warning for…eastern Garfield County in west central Colorado
  • Until 930 PM MDT.
  • At 621 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.4 and 0.8 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
    hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…Silt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Interstate 70 east of Silt by the intersection of Peach Valley and Slaughter Gulch Road is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

NWS: Flash flood warning for Silt and I-70

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for the central Colorado River Basin

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The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a heat advisory for the Central Colorado, Central Gunnison, and Uncompahgre river basins. This includes the cities of Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Montrose, Olathe, Delta, Hotchkiss, and Paonia.

The heat advisory remains in effect from noon on Saturday, July 11, to midnight on Monday, July 13.

  • What: prolonged hot conditions with temperatures in the 97 to 102 range this weekend through early next week.
  • Where: central Colorado River Basin and central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin.
  • When: from noon Saturday to midnight MDT on Monday night.
  • Impacts: heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
  • Additional details: near record temperatures will be possible during the event, especially on Sunday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for the central Colorado River Basin

NWS: Red Flag Warning for Garfield County

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National Weather Service

June 5, 2026, 10:47 a.m. – The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8,000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.

  • AFFECTED AREA: In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8,000 feet.
  • TIMING: For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 a.m to 10 p.m. MDT, Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
  • WINDS: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  • RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 11 to 16 percent.
  • IMPACTS: Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Precautionary/preparedness actions

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

NWS: Red Flag Warning for Garfield County

NWS: Wind advisory on April 22

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Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley; Debeque to Silt Corridor; Central Colorado River Basin; Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; Southeast Utah; Eastern Uinta Basin Arches/Grand Flat; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Dinosaur National Monument, Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Colorado National Monument, Whitewater, Collbran, De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Montrose, Olathe, Delta, Hotchkiss, Paonia, Gateway, Nucla, Norwood, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Towaoc, Mesa Verde National Park, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Bluff, Mexican Hat, Vernal, Jensen, Ballard, Fort
Duchesne, Randlett, Moab, Arches National Park, Castle Valley, Thompson Springs, Dead Horse Point State Park, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges, and Fry Canyon.

April 21, 2026, 11:38 a.m. MDT: WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT Wednesday.

  • WHAT: Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  • WHERE: Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah.
  • WHEN: From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT on Wednesday.
  • IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Holy Cross Energy

April 21, 2026, 3:46 p.m.: We are aware that some members may have received communications from other electric service providers about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff event planned for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, due to forecast high winds and dry conditions.

Holy Cross Energy (HCE) does not see the need for such an event and will instead be using our fire settings to minimize fire risk from our system. We place our system on fire settings already on red flag warning days. On these settings, members may see “blinks” in their power for short periods of time.

Please visit https://www.holycross.com/community/safety/be-wildfire-ready for more information on HCE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan and steps you can take to live wildfire ready this summer.

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Xcel Energy

April 21, 2026, 2:50 p.m.: Garfield County is no longer expected to be affected by the April 22, public safety power shutoff (PSPS). Weather-related outages are still possible.

Wildfire preparedness

NWS: Wind advisory on April 22

NWS: Flash flood warning – Garfield County

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National Weather Service

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
128 PM MDT Thu Sep 4 2025

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The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

  • Flash Flood Warning for…
    South Central Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado…
    Central Garfield County in west central Colorado…
  • Until 330 PM MDT.
  • At 128 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the extreme southern portions of the Lee burn scar. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Rio Blanco.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks…streams…and ditches in the Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters…climb to safety.

Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.

NWS: Flash flood warning – Garfield County

NWS: A strong thunderstorm will impact south central Garfield County

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National Weather Service

Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus CO-Debeque to Silt Corridor CO-151 PM MDT Mon Aug 25 2025

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A strong thunderstorm will impact south central Garfield County through 2:15 p.m. MDT

At 1:51 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles northwest of De Beque, or 28 miles north of Grand Junction, moving east at 10 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 south central Garfield County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

NWS: A strong thunderstorm will impact south central Garfield County

NWS: Flash flood warning for Lee Fire burn area

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National Weather Service

BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1217 PM MDT Sun Aug 24 2025

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

  • Flash Flood Warning for…
    Central Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado…
    Central Garfield County in west central Colorado…
  • Until 215 PM MDT.
  • At 1217 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
    expected to begin shortly. Emergency personnel have reported
    debris flows across County Road 5.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE…Radar and emergency personnel.

IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. A debris flow has been reported across County Road 5.

  • Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…Rio Blanco.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks…streams…and ditches in the Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters…climb to safety.

FLASH FLOOD…RADAR INDICATED FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT…CONSIDERABLE

NWS: Flash flood warning for Lee Fire burn area

NWS: Flash Flood Warning for Lee Fire area

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National Weather Service

Flash Flood Warning

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8/16/2025 13:36 MDT through 8/16/2025 15:30 MDT

Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 1:36PM MDT until August 16 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… The Lee Fire Burn Scar in… South Central Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado… Northwestern Garfield County in west central Colorado…

* Until 330 PM MDT. * At 136 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Lee Fire Burn Scar.

Between 0.2 and 0.4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the Lee Burn scar. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Lee Fire Burn Scar. SOURCE…Radar. IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Lee Fire Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include… Rio Blanco.

Instructions

Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. Low water crossings in mountainous terrain can become dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Sender

NWS Grand Junction CO

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8/16/2025 13:36 MDT

Garfield, CO

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NWS: Flash Flood Warning for Lee Fire area