Flash Flood Warning 63, NWS Albuquerque, NM

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WGUS75 KABQ 060625
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1225 AM MDT FRI OCT 6 2017

NMC005-060715-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0063.000000T0000Z-171006T0715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chaves-
1225 AM MDT FRI OCT 6 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM MDT FOR
NORTH CENTRAL CHAVES COUNTY...

At 1223 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already
fallen. 

Flash flooding will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Chaves County.

Flood waters are moving Hernandez Draw...Huggins Draw...and Six Mile 
Draw. Other smaller arroyos and low water crossings may flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 flash flooding.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

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LAT...LON 3408 10385 3387 10386 3371 10407 3371 10442
      3399 10436 3399 10415 3408 10415

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WGUS75 KABQ 060705
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
105 AM MDT FRI OCT 6 2017

NMC005-060715-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0063.000000T0000Z-171006T0715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chaves-
105 AM MDT FRI OCT 6 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CHAVES COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 115 AM MDT...

The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any
remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3408 10385 3387 10386 3371 10407 3371 10442
      3399 10436 3399 10415 3408 10415

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Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
606 PM MDT Thu Oct 5 2017

.AVIATION...
00Z TAF CYCLE
Drier air has entered the state west of the CONTDVD, and it will gradually
filter eastward to the TX border tonight into early Friday morning.
Clusters and lines of showers and thunderstorms will continue east of
the CONTDVD through the evening, before lingering across east central
and southeast areas during the late night hours. Isolated cells may
linger there into Friday. Low level flow across the eastern plains
will gradually shift out of the southwest tonight, then strengthen
into Friday morning. The downslope flow should cause MVFR and IFR
conditions in low clouds to be patchier than previous nights. The
best chance will be in the late evening until around midnight, then
the coverage of low clouds should decrease through sunrise as the
drier air arrives. Strong southwest winds that develop around mid
day Friday, will shift out of the northwest with the passage of a
Pacific Cold front during the afternoon and early evening.

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.PREV DISCUSSION...240 PM MDT Thu Oct 5 2017...
.SYNOPSIS...
Continued numerous storms over NM will keep the increased threat of
flash flooding through tonight into Friday morning. Storm coverage
over the west will begin tapering off tonight, with storms east the
central mountain chain ending by Friday morning. Scattered storms
over the southeast plains could pop up again Friday afternoon along a
frontal boundary. Drier cooler weather prevails for the weekend, with
potentially much colder weather across the northern mountains by
Monday night.

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.DISCUSSION...
Wet conditions across New Mexico will continue through tonight into
early Friday morning. Near record level PWAT values of 1.00-1.60",
CAPE values ranging from 1500-2500/kg over eastern NM, and up to
3000+ J/kg over Socorro county, and bulk shear values 30-50kts will
provide the chance for isolated severe storms this afternoon into
tonight. Numerous storms across the state, and already very saturated
soils will continue the threat of flash flooding into early Friday
morning. Storm coverage west of the central mtn chain will be the
first to taper off by midnight tonight, with storms over the eastern
plains tapering off Friday morning.

A Pacific cold front will swoop through western NM Friday bringing a
much awaited drying pattern. PWATs will drop to below 0.20" across
the west. The potential for sct storms will remain Friday afternoon
over the SE plains where the edge of the sfc cold front will lay,
battling remnant Gulf moisture to its east. A few storms along this
bdry could become severe. Stronger westerly winds are expected to mix
down Friday afternoon bringing breezy winds over much of northern
NM. By Saturday highs area wide will be ~5 degrees below normal.
Sunday will see a slight warming trend. By Monday night a much colder
Arctic low is forecast to move over northern NM. This system,
showing -2C to -5C 700mb temps across the northern mtns Monday
night, has the potential to bring the season's first considerable
snow amounts across the northern mtn peaks. Will have to continue to
monitor the evolution of this system as we get closer for a better
idea of snow potential. Tuesday morning lows across the northern
mtns may be a bit warm at this time, with the ECX guidance showing
teens at Angel Fire. The forecast is mainly a blend for Tuesday
morning lows, leaning more towards the warmer end of the temps...for
now...

A warming trend will kick in by mid next week as a high will build
west into west Texas, bringing a more southerly flow into NM. Models
disagree with how much moisture will be swung up along the western
periphery of this high with the GFS the most bullish showing
afternoon rounds of storms, and the ECMWF bringing a more modest
amount of moisture into southern NM.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
...One more round of strong to severe storms through tonight then
much drier and windier weather Friday with the focus for severe
storms shifting more across the far eastern plains...

Atmospheric moisture content sampled by this morning's weather
balloon at ABQ was a new record value for the date. The plume of
unseasonably moist air currently over the area will gradually shift
eastward during the next 24-36 hours. Showers and storms through the
remainder of the afternoon and evening will be focused from the
Continental Divide eastward, as drier air begins to push into far
northwest New Mexico.   Heavy rain-producing thunderstorms will
shift into eastern New Mexico during the overnight with the threat
for severe weather aligning across the eastern plains once again
Friday afternoon and evening.

West to northwest winds will gradually strengthen tonight over the
northern high terrain, before expanding to most areas on Friday.
Daytime humidities will be significantly lower as compared to recent
days with MinRH trends downward 20 to as much as 50 percent across
the central and west. Gusts to around 45 or 50 mph are possible
mainly over the north central higher terrain and the northeast
highlands/plains. Ventilation rates will be excellent Friday.

The gusty winds Friday afternoon and evening are associated with a
Pacific front that will reinforce the dry air and allow nighttime
lows to trend much cooler/colder Friday night. Dry conditions
areawide and lighter winds can be expected Saturday and Sunday.
Ventilation will trend downward significantly this weekend with
widespread poor rates to predominate.

Looking ahead,  another potent upper level low and associated
southward push of cooler air will impact the area Monday afternoon
into Monday night.  The ECMWF remains a little faster with the
arrival of the cooler air mass into northeast New Mexico on Monday
than the GFS, but both models are in better agreement that the
cooler air mass will break down both sides of the Divide.  Easterly
upslope flow combined with forcing from the upper low that should
pass near or just south of the NM/CO line Monday night or Tuesday
morning will bring a brief shot at wetting precipitation to mainly
the central mountain chain and east.  Thereafter, following a cooler
than average day on Tuesday,  predominately dry and seasonably mild
temperatures are forecast Wednesday and Thursday.

KJ

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.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for the following zones...
NMZ507-511>515-517>540.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
256 PM MDT Thu Oct 5 2017

NMZ501>540-061100-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
256 PM MDT Thu Oct 5 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A flash flood watch is in effect for much of central and eastern New
Mexico for tonight through Friday morning. Areas in eastern New
Mexico are especially at risk for flash flooding due to the heavy
rainfall across portions of the area in recent days. There will also
be a threat of severe thunderstorm activity for most of the northern
half of the state, excluding the far west, this afternoon and
evening. The primary threats in any severe thunderstorm will be large
hail and damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time. However, weather can
change very rapidly. Always use the latest forecasts, watches and
warning for planning purposes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
620 PM MDT THU OCT 05 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0511 PM     FLASH FLOOD      2 WSW LOGAN             35.36N 103.45W
10/05/2017                   QUAY               NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

            MPING REPORT... ROADS FLOODED AND CLOSED... VEHICLES
            STRANDED. LOCATION ESTIMATED.

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EVENT NUMBER ABQ1702228

DPORTER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
701 PM MDT THU OCT 5 2017

NMZ520-524-525-060130-
Upper Tularosa Valley-South Central Highlands-Lower Rio Grande
Valley-
701 PM MDT THU OCT 5 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL LINCOLN AND
SOUTHEASTERN SOCORRO COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM MDT...

At 701 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles west of Carrizozo to 20 miles
southeast of Bosque Del Apache Refuge. Movement was east at 25 mph.

Penny size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Carrizozo.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.

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LAT...LON 3371 10672 3390 10593 3356 10588 3348 10670
TIME...MOT...LOC 0101Z 268DEG 24KT 3365 10609 3358 10666

DPorter

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
740 PM MDT THU OCT 5 2017

NMZ524>526-539-060230-
Upper Tularosa Valley-Eastern Lincoln County-South Central
Highlands-South Central Mountains-
740 PM MDT THU OCT 5 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN LINCOLN AND
SOUTHEASTERN SOCORRO COUNTIES UNTIL 830 PM MDT...

At 740 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near White Oaks to 22 miles northwest of Three
Rivers. Movement was east at 30 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms. Frequent and dangerous cloud to ground lightning will
also be possible.

Locations impacted include...
Capitan, Carrizozo, White Oaks, Encinoso, Jicarilla, Smokey Bear
Historical Park, Nogal and Oscuro.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.

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LAT...LON 3348 10637 3348 10653 3368 10631 3388 10565
      3365 10528 3339 10598 3339 10637
TIME...MOT...LOC 0140Z 270DEG 25KT 3372 10568 3351 10638

DPorter

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
745 PM MDT THU OCT 05 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0730 PM     TSTM WND GST     17 WNW OSCURO           33.53N 106.34W
10/05/2017  M59 MPH          LINCOLN            NM   APRSWXNET/CWOP

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EVENT NUMBER ABQ1702229

RJH

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
901 PM MDT THU OCT 05 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0850 PM     FLASH FLOOD      FORT SUMNER             34.48N 104.24W
10/05/2017                   DE BACA            NM   TRAINED SPOTTER

            MANY ROADS IN FORT SUMNER ARE COMPLETELY UNDER WATER.
            RAILROAD UNDERPASS IN FORT SUMNER ON US 84 IS CLOSED DUE
            TO FLOODING.

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EVENT NUMBER ABQ1702230

TRM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
955 PM MDT THU OCT 5 2017

NMZ535-536-060445-
Roosevelt County-Curry County-
955 PM MDT THU OCT 5 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL ROOSEVELT AND
SOUTHERN CURRY COUNTIES UNTIL 1045 PM MDT...

At 955 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Saint Vrain, or 15 miles west of Clovis, moving east at 25 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Heavy rain will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Clovis, Texico, Melrose, Saint Vrain, Cannon Air Force Base,
Ranchvale, Oasis State Park, Portair and Pleasant Hill.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor your preferred
media outlets and NOAA Weather Radio for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Heavy rains will cause water to pond on roads and in low spots. Fast
running water will quickly fill arroyos and ditches.

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LAT...LON 3428 10362 3456 10362 3464 10305 3418 10305
TIME...MOT...LOC 0355Z 276DEG 21KT 3441 10347

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