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Flash Flood Watch 7, NWS Albuquerque, NM
NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this flash flood watch at Jul 13, 2018, 2:41 AM MDT. It took effect at Jul 13, 2018, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 13, 2018, 2:41 AM MDT (08:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 13, 2018, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Jul 13, 2018, 9:22 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Albuquerque, NM
- Flood severity
- None
The text
As transmitted.
651 WGUS65 KABQ 130841 FFAABQ URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 241 AM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 NMZ508>515-526-131200- /O.EXP.KABQ.FF.A.0006.000000T0000Z-180713T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KABQ.FF.A.0007.180713T1800Z-180714T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 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-South Central Mountains- 241 AM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for a portion of north and central New Mexico, including the following areas: East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet including Red River, San Francisco River Valley, San Juan Mountains, South Central Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet, Southwest Mountains and West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * from noon MDT today through this evening * Scattered to numerous thunderstorms around the northern, southwest and south-central mountains will continue through late this evening. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour can be expected. This is a particular concern on recent wildfire burn scars, where moderate to heavy rain will lead to flash flooding with the potential for dangerous debris flows and mud slides. * The Ute Park, Morris Creek, Sardinas Canyon and Buzzard burn scars will be particularly vulnerable to moderate to heavy rain, which could result in dangerous flash flooding, especially on the Ute Park burn scar near Cimarron. Keep a watchful eye on arroyos, creeks, small streams and low lying areas, and stay out of flooded low water crossings. While main stem river flooding is not expected, rapid rises on area rivers, creeks and streams are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ 28
3 follow-up statements
779 WGUS65 KABQ 131011 FFAABQ Flood Watch National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 411 AM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 NMZ508>515-526-132200- /O.CON.KABQ.FF.A.0007.180713T1800Z-180714T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 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-South Central Mountains- 411 AM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * a portion of north and central New Mexico, including the following areas: East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet including Red River, San Francisco River Valley, San Juan Mountains, South Central Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet, Southwest Mountains and West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * from noon MDT today through this evening * Scattered to numerous thunderstorms around the northern, southwest and south-central mountains will increase during the afternoon and continue through late this evening. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour can be expected. This is a particular concern on recent wildfire burn scars, where moderate to heavy rain will lead to flash flooding with the potential for dangerous debris flows and mud slides. * The Ute Park, Morris Creek, Sardinas Canyon and Buzzard burn scars will be particularly vulnerable to moderate to heavy rain, which could result in dangerous flash flooding, especially on the Ute Park burn scar near Cimarron. Keep a watchful eye on arroyos, creeks, small streams and low lying areas, and stay out of flooded low water crossings. While main stem river flooding is not expected, rapid rises on area rivers, creeks and streams are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
167 WGUS65 KABQ 131636 FFAABQ URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 1036 AM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 NMZ504-506-507-518>525-140600- /O.EXA.KABQ.FF.A.0007.180713T1800Z-180714T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northwest Highlands-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands- 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- 1036 AM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has expanded the * Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of north and central New Mexico, including the following areas: Central Highlands, Estancia Valley, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Northwest Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, Santa Fe Metro Area, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, West Central Highlands and West Central Mountains. * through this evening * Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will increase during the afternoon and continue through late this evening. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour can be expected. Urban drainages, low lying areas, and locations that have recently received heavy rainfall will be very susceptible to flash flooding. * The Dog Head, Diener Canyon, and Bluewater burn scars will be particularly vulnerable to moderate to heavy rain, which could result in dangerous flash flooding with mud slides and debris flows. Keep a watchful eye on arroyos, creeks, small streams and low lying areas, and stay out of flooded low water crossings. While main stem river flooding is not expected, rapid rises on area rivers, creeks and streams are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$ NMZ508>515-526-140600- /O.CON.KABQ.FF.A.0007.180713T1800Z-180714T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 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-South Central Mountains- 1036 AM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * a portion of north and central New Mexico, including the following areas: East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet including Red River, San Francisco River Valley, San Juan Mountains, South Central Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet, Southwest Mountains and West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * through this evening * Scattered to numerous thunderstorms around the northern, southwest and south-central mountains will increase during the afternoon and continue through late this evening. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour can be expected. This is a particular concern on recent wildfire burn scars, where moderate to heavy rain will lead to flash flooding with the potential for dangerous debris flows and mud slides. * The Ute Park, Morris Creek, Sardinas Canyon and Buzzard burn scars will be particularly vulnerable to moderate to heavy rain, which could result in dangerous flash flooding, especially on the Ute Park burn scar near Cimarron. Keep a watchful eye on arroyos, creeks, small streams and low lying areas, and stay out of flooded low water crossings. While main stem river flooding is not expected, rapid rises on area rivers, creeks and streams are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$
030 WGUS65 KABQ 140322 FFAABQ Flood Watch National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 922 PM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 NMZ504-506>515-518>526-140430- /O.CAN.KABQ.FF.A.0007.000000T0000Z-180714T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northwest Highlands-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-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- 922 PM MDT Fri Jul 13 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of north and central New Mexico has been cancelled. Though scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue through the remainder of the evening, decreasing rainfall rates will limit the flash flood threat. Additionally, storm coverage will continue to diminish through midnight. $$ 34
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Albuquerque, NM wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood watch went out at Jul 12, 11:32 PM MDT, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 12, 11:32 PM MDT, 3 hours 9 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 12, 2:58 AM MDT, 23 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 258 AM MDT Thu Jul 12 2018 NMZ501>540-131100- 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- 258 AM MDT Thu Jul 12 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central New Mexico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the northern mountains and portions of southwest and south central New Mexico are expected late this morning through late this evening. Stronger thunderstorms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall and localized areas of flash flooding, especially near recent and older burn scars. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are likely Friday. Storm motions will be slow and heavy rainfall is anticipated. This may lead to areas of flash flooding, especially near recent and older burn scars. Isolated locations may receive up to 2 to 3 inches of rainfall. A few storms may also produce small hail and wind gusts to 50 mph. Scattered storms across central and western New Mexico will continue the threat of flash flooding Saturday and Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. 28
The office that day
Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 6:29 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Sandoval, Santa Fe | 2 hr |
| Jul 12, 7:47 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Sandoval | 118 min |
| Jul 12, 8:23 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Sandoval | 82 min |
| Jul 12, 9:27 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Sandoval | 93 min |
| Jul 13, 12:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Sandoval | 52 min |
| Jul 13, 12:37 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Catron | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 12:53 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Sandoval | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 12:58 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Colfax | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 1:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Santa Fe | 50 min |
| Jul 13, 1:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Taos | 44 min |
| Jul 13, 2:37 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | San Miguel | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 2:44 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | ABQ | Colfax | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 2:53 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Bernalillo, Torrance | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 2:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Torrance | 46 min |
| Jul 13, 3:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Chaves | 34 min |
| Jul 13, 3:24 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Rio Arriba | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 3:38 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Torrance | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 4:28 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Cibola | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 4:44 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | Quay | 3 hr |
| Jul 13, 4:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | San Miguel | 42 min |
| Jul 13, 4:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | ABQ | Sandoval | 48 min |
| Jul 13, 5:19 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ABQ | Sandoval | 25 min |
| Jul 13, 5:41 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ABQ | San Juan | 109 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.