Gallup, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western, central, and north-central NM mainly
along and west of the Continental Divide.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A potent Pacific storm system will draw up anomalously high
moisture into the Desert Southwest, generating repeated rounds of
widespread showers and thunderstorms. Fast moving thunderstorms
producing locally heavy rainfall will have the ability to pass
over the same areas repeatedly, threatening flash flooding.
- Low-lying, poorly drained, and/or urban areas will be most
susceptible to flooding. Rivers, arroyos and streams will see
rises with fast flows. Minor flooding is possible along rivers.
Recent burn scars may see flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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