Cortez, CO Weather Alerts

Montezuma County4:02 PM MDT37.35°N, 108.59°WElevation 6,191 ft

Flood Warning

Severe · Expected

Until 9:00 AM Mon·Issued 3:46 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 3:46PM MDT until October 26 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is ongoing

Where: Western Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado... Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...

When: Until 900 AM MDT Monday.

Impacts: Flooding along San Juan River is occurring. Low-water crossing are inundated with water and may not be passable. The river is running fast and high. Do not attempt to cross.

Additional details: - At 342 PM MDT, The San Juan River is forecast to crest tonight around midnight between Bluff and Mexican Hat. A second rise and higher crest is forecast along the San Juan River, peaking at Mexican Hat Sunday Monday. - This includes the following streams and drainages... San Juan River - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mexican Hat, Tselakai Dezza, Bluff, Halchita, Montezuma Creek and Aneth. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Areas: Montezuma, CO; San Juan, UT

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 PM Sun·Issued 11:39 AM Sat Oct 24·NWS Grand Junction CO

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 11:39AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.

When: Through Sunday morning.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

Additional details: - Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 4:15 PM Sat·Issued 3:38 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement issued October 24 at 3:38PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Details

At 337 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles east of Aneth, or 24 miles north of Shiprock, moving north at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.

Locations impacted include... Arriola, Towaoc, Yellow Jacket, and Lewis.

This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 491 in Colorado between mile markers 1 and 6, and between mile markers 30 and 43. U.S. Highway 160 in Colorado between mile markers 5 and 30.

What to do

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Areas: Four Corners/Upper Dolores River

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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