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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
943 AM MDT Tue Sep 13 2022


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Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River
Valley-Jemez Mountains-Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-South Central Mountains-Eastern
Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin Plains and
Adjacent Lowlands-
943 AM MDT Tue Sep 13 2022

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southeast, and west 
  central New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New 
  Mexico, Eastern Lincoln County, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent 
  Lowlands and South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, 
  East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains, Northwest 
  Highlands and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In southeast 
  New Mexico, Southwest Chaves County. In west central New Mexico, 
  San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central 
  Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...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. Low-water 
  crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become 
  clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Numerous thunderstorms are expected over the area this
    afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates over one inch per hour
    are likely, with the potential for flash flooding. Areas
    where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy
    rainfall, locations with steep terrain, and recent wildfire
    burn scars will be especially susceptible to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

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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