First published 9/18/2026, 9:58:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:58:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Grand Junction, CO (issued Sep 18 3:16PM MDT)

The National Weather Service office in Grand Junction, Colorado issued a Special Weather Statement on September 18 at 3:16 PM MDT. The source URL is an official NWS alert feed. The alert text itself 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: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements flag noteworthy or potentially hazardous weather that can affect travel, outdoor activities, and local safety. Local residents and travelers in the Grand Junction area should check the full alert text and monitor updates.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:16PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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