Ruidoso ALERT

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 2:02AM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Headline

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 2:02AM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Description

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture is in place, and the atmosphere is forecast to
turn unstable by the late morning and early afternoon,
leading to the development of thunderstorms that will be
capable of producing brief heavy rainfall. This will lead to
excessive runoff, especially on recent wildfire burn scars in
Lincoln county.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

Instructions

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

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaAreal Flood
SeverityWatch
Event CodeFFA
AreaSouth Central Mountains
SentWednesday, July 2, 2025 2:02 AM MDT
ExpiresWednesday, July 2, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
SenderNWS Albuquerque NM
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4e4769da98f52998830445d1ea8b7acbbc376395.001.1