Weather Alert in New Mexico
Flood Watch issued June 26 at 12:23PM MDT until June 26 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: South Central Mountains; Southwest Chaves County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In southeast New Mexico, Southwest Chaves County. This includes Ruidoso and the burn scars surrounding the village. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - After several rounds of thunderstorms this week, wet antecedent conditions and additional thunderstorms today may cause significant, life-threatenting flash flooding. Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour are possible at times. Areas within and downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars will be especially susceptible to flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and textured with rounded tops, and
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