Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West Central Delta County, CO
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for west central Delta County and central Mesa County until 8:30 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Colorado
- Issued
- September 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Junction CO
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for west central Delta County and central Mesa County in west central Colorado. The alert is effective from September 14 at 7:53 PM MDT until September 14 at 8:30 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
West central Delta County and central Mesa County in west central Colorado.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors immediately. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 7:53 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles west of Delta, or 24 miles southeast of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard includes quarter size hail. Radar indicated source. Impact includes damage to vehicles expected. Max hail size 1.00 inch. Max wind gust up to 50 MPH. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The warning is effective from September 14 at 7:53 PM MDT and expires September 14 at 8:30 PM MDT.
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