Flash Flood Watch for Northwestern San Juan Mountains
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Northwestern San Juan Mountains
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. Impacts: Heavy rainfall over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near/below the Gold Mountain Burn Scar should prepare for potential debris flow...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the Highway 550, between Ouray and Ridgway. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near/below the Gold Mountain Burn Scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Cutler,and Dexter Creeks. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... National Weather Service Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northwest San Juan Mountains zone. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flash Flood Watch issued August 13 at 12:37PM MDT until August 13 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Junction CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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