Headline

Flood Watch issued July 16 at 1:40PM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Description

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become
clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of
creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A disturbance crossing in rich monsoon flow will produce
numerous showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
Stronger storms will be capable of producing rain at rates
over 1 inch per hour. Recent burn scars will have the
greatest risk for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional Details