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Flood Watch issued May 16 at 1:19AM MDT until May 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible,mainly on and near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon and McBride burnareas.* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast NewMexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico,South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, East SlopesSangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, NortheastHighlands.* WHEN...Through this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Moderate to occasional heavy downpours from showers andstorms through Thursday afternoon will result in rainfallamounts between 0.25"-0.5" with spotty totals as high as 1".This type of rainfall will cause flash flooding on theHermit's Peak/Calf Canyon and Mcbride burn areas.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.

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