THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
694 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

BERNALILLO            SOCORRO               VALENCIA

IN NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

LOS ALAMOS            SANDOVAL              SANTA FE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBUQUERQUE,
BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT, BELEN, BOSQUE DEL APACHE,
BOSQUE FARMS, LOS ALAMOS, LOS LUNAS, MEADOW LAKE,
RIO COMMUNITIES, RIO RANCHO, SANTA FE, SOCORRO, VALENCIA,
AND WHITE ROCK.

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

* WHERE...Portions of western, central, and north-central New Mexico,
mainly along and west of the Continental Divide.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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...
- A potent Pacific storm system will continue to draw deep moisture
over western New Mexico generating widespread showers and
thunderstorms. Some of the fast moving thunderstorms will produce
locally heavy rain at rates over 1 inch per hour, and storms will
train in succession over some locations repeatedly increasing the
risk of flash flooding. Additional rain amounts for the remainder
of tonight through late Thursday night will generally range from
0.25 inch to 1 inch, with locally higher totals up to 3 inches.
- This includes Farmington, Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, and portions of
Navajo Nation.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.