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Flood Watch issued June 19 at 1:34PM MDT until June 20 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.The greatest concern is over recent and past burn scars.* 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 and Southern Sangre de CristoMountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands.* WHEN...Through late tonight.* 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 occurin poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may beflooded.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon through tonightover past and recent burn scars. This includes Hermits PeakCalf Canyon, Blue 2, McBride and South Fork. High rainfallrates may lead to excessive runoff, flash flooding and debrisflows. Over one inch of accumulation is possible in someareas.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

National Weather Service

Flash Flood Watch issued June 19 at 3:05AM MDT until June 20 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessiverainfall are possible over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon,McBride, Blue 2 and nearby burned areas.* 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, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Passand Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico,Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands.* WHEN...From 3 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight.* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon,McBride, Blue 2 and nearby burned areas is expected up to andduring the period of the watch. Residents near these burn scarsand freshly burned area should prepare for potential floodingimpacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from localauthorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding oflow-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows inand near recent wildfire burn scars.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavyrainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight overthe Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar, McBride, andHermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar, which may lead to flashflooding and debris flows.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issuea public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will knowwhat to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to localradio and television for statements and possible warnings. Followthe advice of public safety officials.

National Weather Service