First published 9/19/2026, 12:37:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:37:15 AM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:18PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

A Special Weather Statement was issued by the National Weather Service office in Grand Junction, Colorado on September 18 at 6:18 PM MDT. The source is an official NWS alert (URL provided). The alert text is not included in the supplied source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 8/10How 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

NWS Special Weather Statements can indicate developing or localized hazardous weather conditions that may impact public safety, outdoor activities, and travel in the Grand Junction area.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:18PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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