Headline

Flood Watch issued October 7 at 10:43AM MDT until October 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Description

Thunderstorm activity should develop this afternoon over portions
of central and eastern New Mexico and expand in coverage across
eastern New Mexico tonight. These storms or clusters of storms could
produce heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall could expand
over central and portions of eastern New Mexico overnight.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast New
Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico,
Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Sandia
and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and South Central
Highlands. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County and
Guadalupe County. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Thunderstorms are expected to develop over the central
mountains and move east over Torrance County later this
afternoon. This activity may expand in coverage and push to
the east or southeast overnight impacting Guadalupe, De Baca
and Chaves Counties. Thunderstorm activity continuing over
many of the same areas could lead to areas of excessive
rainfall and flash flooding as as result.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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

Additional Details