Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 8 at 1:49AM MDT until September 8 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 12:49am
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
area, South Central Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations
downstream of the South Fork and Salt wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Monsoon moisture and atmospheric instability will be present this
afternoon, leading to the development of strong, slow- moving
thunderstorms over the Sacramento mountains. These slow-moving
storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates of 1 to 2
inches per hour which may lead to excessive runoff on the
vulnerable South Fork and Salt burn scars. These burn scars are
very susceptible to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
South Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov