Weather Alert in New Mexico
Flood Watch issued August 26 at 11:10AM MDT until August 27 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; South Central Mountains; Northeast Highlands
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous thunderstorms will develop over the northern mountains this afternoon and evening, with scattered to numerous coverage of storms over the south central mountains. Some of the stronger storms will be capable of producing rain at rates over 1 inch per hour, and some locations may receive multiple storms. Locations where the ground is already saturated from heavy rainfall, recent burn scars, and urban areas will be especially susceptible to rapid runoff and flash flooding. On Monday, the western third of the San Miguel County part of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon scar accumulated 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, so rapid runoff is likely there today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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