Varování, Dude Mesa

Flood Watch issued July 17 at 12:08PM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. * WHEN...Saturday 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... - Storms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon across the Sacramento Mountains, moving slowly to the southwest. Rainfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour in the strongest storms, and rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible. Storms from Friday may make soils more susceptible to flooding. There is a moderate risk of flash flooding below the area burn scars. - This includes the Ruidoso area burn scars and the Seven Cabins burn scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.