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Flash Flood Watch 7, NWS Albuquerque, NM

July 13, 2018

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.

&&

$$

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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.

$$

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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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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.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Albuquerque, NM issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 12, 6:29 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSandoval, Santa Fe2 hr
Jul 12, 7:47 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSandoval118 min
Jul 12, 8:23 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSandoval82 min
Jul 12, 9:27 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSandoval93 min
Jul 13, 12:23 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSandoval52 min
Jul 13, 12:37 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQCatron3 hr
Jul 13, 12:53 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSandoval3 hr
Jul 13, 12:58 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQColfax3 hr
Jul 13, 1:10 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSanta Fe50 min
Jul 13, 1:46 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTaos44 min
Jul 13, 2:37 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSan Miguel3 hr
Jul 13, 2:44 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQColfax3 hr
Jul 13, 2:53 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Torrance3 hr
Jul 13, 2:59 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTorrance46 min
Jul 13, 3:11 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves34 min
Jul 13, 3:24 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQRio Arriba3 hr
Jul 13, 3:38 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQTorrance3 hr
Jul 13, 4:28 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQCibola3 hr
Jul 13, 4:44 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQQuay3 hr
Jul 13, 4:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSan Miguel42 min
Jul 13, 4:57 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSandoval48 min
Jul 13, 5:19 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSandoval25 min
Jul 13, 5:41 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSan Juan109 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.