Headline

Flash Flood Warning issued July 14 at 1:04PM MDT until July 14 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Description

FFWABQ

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The South Fork burn scar in...
South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...

* Until 400 PM MDT.

* At 104 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the South Fork Burn Scar. Rainfall amounts of 0.5
to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact South Fork burn
scar. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other
loose materials.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding in and around the South Fork
Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
the South Fork Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe and Hollywood.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
Eagle Creek, Little Creek, Rio Ruidoso, North Fork Cedar Creek,
South Fork Eagle Creek, Bonito, Rio and Cedar Creek.

Instructions

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches
in the South Fork Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.

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