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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
101 AM MDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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South Central Mountains-
101 AM MDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
  area, south central mountains.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this afternoon.

* 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. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Another round of showers and thunderstorms are expected this
    afternoon across the south central mountains. Storms motions
    toward the north and northwest around 5 to 10 mph alongside
    rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour are expected in the stronger
    storms. Rapid runoff will lead to flash flooding, especially
    where the ground is saturated from recent heavy rainfall. This
    includes downstream of the South Fork and Salt burn scars.
  - 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.

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