Burris Hall, NM Weather Warnings

Flood Watch issued May 15 at 2:51PM 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 burn areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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 and storms on Thursday will result in rainfall amounts between 0.25-0.50", with spotty higher totals near 1". This type of rainfall will cause flash flooding on the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon and McBride burn areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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