Flood Watch for South Central Mountains
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What you need to know
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- South Central Mountains
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- Severe
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- Possible
What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Where: A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. When: From noon MDT today through...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the ridgeline of the Sacramento Mountains this afternoon. Storm motions of south-to-north at 10-15 mph could also lead to several rounds of storms passing over or near the burn scar areas. There is potential for 1 to 1.5 inches of rain to fall where two or more storms impact the same area. Additional rainfall is expected overnight, but rainfall rates will be lower. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:41AM MDT until October 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albuquerque NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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