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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1249 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026

NMZ202-205-206-208-209-130400-
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Chuska Mountains-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-
1249 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western New Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the area today then
    move slowly northward across western NM through tonight. Rainfall
    rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur with the heavier
    storms. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall are possible in some
    areas.
  - This includes the Chuska mountains, Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, and
    areas near the Sacaton wildfire burn scar in Catron county.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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