New Mexico weather instruments

Every area Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Santa Fe Metro Area; Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Union County; Harding County; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; Quay County; Curry County; Roosevelt County

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, Guadalupe County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe Metro Area and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Northeast Highlands and Union County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and storms will continue through tonight. The heaviest rainfall will focus over the northeast and east central NM where rainfall rates up to 1 inch per hour may occur. Rain will generally be lighter further west, but briefly heavy rates cannot be ruled out as far west as the Santa Fe Metro area and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Additional rainfall amounts tonight will range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches. - Rapid runoff and flash flooding will be most likely in complex terrain, below recent burn scars, low-lying areas, urban areas, normally dry arroyos, near rivers and streams, and in locations where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Never drive through flood waters. Most flash flood deaths occur in automobiles.

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and storms will continue through Thursday night. Rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will have the potential to produce rapid runoff, especially during the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday. Soils are becoming increasingly saturated from persistent rainfall over the past couple of days, further elevating the risk of flash flooding. Rainfall amounts will generally range from 1 to 2 inches, with isolated totals up to 3 inches. - Rapid runoff and flash flooding will be most likely in complex terrain, below recent burn scars, low-lying areas, urban areas, normally dry arroyos, near rivers and streams, and in locations where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Never drive through flood waters. Most flash flood deaths occur in automobiles.

Every area Northern Dona Ana County; Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley; West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet; East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet; Otero Mesa; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tularosa Basin

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...All of Dona Ana and Otero Counties in south-central New Mexico, as well as the far northern Tularosa Basin in far eastern Sierra County, New Mexico.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM Friday.

* 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will remain in place through at least Friday morning, with weak disturbances producing periods of showers and thunderstorms. These storms will be far more localized than the rain we have already seen, and confidence in precise timing is low. But given the saturated conditions in the area, even brief storms could lead to localized flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County and Northern Lea and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern Culberson, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Watch area this afternoon through Thursday night. Heavy rainfall may quickly result in areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... North Central El Paso County in western Texas...

* WHEN...Until 230 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1234 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chaparral and Fort Bliss Northeast. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...South Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas...

* WHEN...Until 300 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1254 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... West El Paso, Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Canutillo, La Union, Vinton and Westway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas...

* WHEN...Until 315 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 109 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.75 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Teresa, Anthony, La Union, Vinton and Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.