Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Albuquerque, NM

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
331 AM MDT Mon Jun 10 2024

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Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains-Northeast Highlands-
331 AM MDT Mon Jun 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible,
  especially on and near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico,
  including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East
  Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo
  Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Slow moving thunderstorms will develop over the Sangre De
    Cristo Mountains this afternoon and spread slowly eastward to
    include the adjacent highlands. These storms will produce
    heavy rainfall, persisting through the evening. Storm total
    rainfall amounts from Sunday afternoon through Monday will
    range from 1.0 to 1.5", but spotty higher totals up to 3.0"
    are possible. This type of rainfall will cause flash flooding
    on the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn areas with the potential
    for dangerous debris flows.
  - 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.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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