Active Alerts Barr, NM

Flood Watch
Issued at Wed 3:08 PM Jun. 26
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

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

Description

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest NewMexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico,Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including theAlbuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains includingEdgewood and South Central Highlands. In north central New Mexico,Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northern Sangre de CristoMountains, Santa Fe Metro Area and Upper Rio Grande Valley. Innorthwest New Mexico, Northwest Plateau.* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Torrential rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour willcreate rapid runoff that can quickly produce flash flooding.Urban drainages will be particularly susceptible to dangerousflash flooding.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood