Angel Fire, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...East Slopes of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Southern
Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Northeast Highlands and Plains of New
Mexico, and Guadalupe and Quay Counties in East Central New
Mexico. This includes the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.

* 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will develop across the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains early this afternoon, then move east and
southeast towards the Oklahoma and Texas borders during the
afternoon and evening. A few of the stronger storms will be
capable of producing torrential rain at rates near 2 inches
per hour. Recent burn scars, urban areas, and locations where
the ground is already saturated from recent rainfall will be
the most susceptible to rapid runoff and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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