First published 9/18/2026, 11:37:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 11:37:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:29PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

The National Weather Service office in Grand Junction, CO issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18T23:29:00Z. The supplied source item contains only the alert title, timestamp, and URL; no further details about the nature or impacts of the statement are provided.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 4/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements can precede hazardous weather (e.g., strong winds, thunderstorms, blowing dust, or winter impacts) that may affect public safety and local travel. Local residents and travelers should check the full alert at the source link for details and follow any recommended precautions.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:29PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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