Weather Alert in New Mexico
Flood Watch issued August 25 at 10:51AM MDT until August 26 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County and Northeast Highlands. This includes the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire burn scar area. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Atmospheric moisture will increase over northern and northeastern areas as a weak frontal boundary moves in from the northwest. Numerous storms capable of very heavy rainfall will develop, increasing the risk of excessive runoff and flash flooding. The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire burn scar will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding. - 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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