Ruidoso Downs, 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...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.

* 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...
- Another round of thunderstorms will develop along the
Sacramento Mountains by early afternoon Friday, though
showers may linger through early evening. Rainfall rates may
exceed 2 inches per hour once again. Given the wet antecedent
conditions due to Thursday's rainfall and flash flooding,
increased runoff and additional flash flooding is likely on
and downstream of the burn scars surrounding the village of
Ruidoso.
- 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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