Ruidoso, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch is cancelled for the Sacramento Complex of
burn scars.

Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over and
immediately downstream of burn scars is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from area burn scars 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...
- Showers and storms will develop Sunday afternoon and persist
into Sunday night over the Sacramento complex of burn scars.
There is the potential for rainfall rates of 0.5 to 1 inch
per hour.
- 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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