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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- Severe
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- Possible
What is happening
What: Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Gold Mountain burn scar. Impacts: Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible today which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Residents near the Gold Mountain burn scar should prepare for potential debris flows...
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...The Gold Mountain Burn Scar north of Ouray, particularly along Highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible today which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Residents near the Gold Mountain burn scar should prepare for potential debris flows moving through Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The highest potential for flash flooding and debris flows will fall between 6 PM and midnight tonight. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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- Alert
Flash Flood Watch issued August 29 at 12:39PM MDT until August 30 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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Source and limitations
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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