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Flash Flood Warning 45, NWS Albuquerque, NM

July 23, 2021Socorro County, New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this flash flood warning at Jul 23, 2021, 4:33 PM MDT for Socorro County, New Mexico. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 23, 2021, 4:33 PM MDT (22:33 UTC)
Expired
Jul 23, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Albuquerque, NM
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Socorro County, NM

The nearest sounding before it

Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM (KABQ), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 79 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2021-07-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 545 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albuquerq/Krtlnd, NM at 12:00Z on 2021-07-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 16 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
545 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-159 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1210 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

064 
WGUS55 KABQ 232233
FFWABQ
NMC053-240130-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FF.W.0045.210723T2233Z-210724T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
433 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...

* Until 730 PM MDT.

* At 433 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Abrupt and excessive runoff is 
  expected in washes, creeks, and arroyos feeding into the lower Rio 
  Salado and the Rio Puerco. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks, arroyos, highways,
           streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage
           and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro County

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 164 and 172.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer 
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many 
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3457 10720 3457 10689 3425 10684 3431 10721

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Shoemake
4 follow-up statements
797 
WGUS75 KABQ 232335
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
535 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

NMC053-240130-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210724T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Socorro NM-
535 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SOCORRO COUNTY...

At 535 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro County

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 164 and 172.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer 
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many 
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3457 10720 3457 10689 3425 10684 3431 10721

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CHJ
741 
WGUS75 KABQ 232358
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
558 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

NMC053-240130-
/O.CON.KABQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210724T0130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Socorro NM-
558 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SOCORRO COUNTY...

At 558 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 
1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro County

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 164 and 172.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer 
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many 
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3457 10720 3457 10689 3425 10684 3431 10721

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

CHJ
924 
WGUS55 KABQ 240111
FFWABQ
NMC053-240200-
/O.EXT.KABQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210724T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
711 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...

* Until 800 PM MDT.

* At 711 PM MDT, While heavy rain has turned considerably lighter 
  over the warned area, excessive runoff and flash flooding will 
  remain a threat through 8 pm MDT over north central Socorro 
  county. This will include creeks, arroyos, and washes feeding into 
  the lower Rio Salado.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro County

This includes the following highways...
	Interstate 25 between Mile Markers 164 and 172.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer 
currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many 
miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3457 10720 3457 10689 3425 10684 3431 10721

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Shoemake
015 
WGUS75 KABQ 240154
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
754 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

NMC053-240204-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210724T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Socorro NM-
754 PM MDT Fri Jul 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR 
NORTH CENTRAL SOCORRO COUNTY...

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

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM MDT Saturday for 
portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central New 
Mexico.

LAT...LON 3457 10720 3457 10689 3425 10684 3431 10721

$$

Shoemake

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 22, 7:41 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSocorro, Torrance, Valencia3 hr
Jul 22, 7:46 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQTorrance3 hr
Jul 23, 3:15 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves45 min
Jul 23, 8:03 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves27 min
Jul 23, 8:56 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves, Lincoln3 hr
Jul 23, 8:56 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQChaves34 min
Jul 23, 10:17 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQChaves, Lincoln3 hr
Jul 23, 10:39 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln3 hr
Jul 23, 11:04 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln3 hr
Jul 23, 12:52 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQMora, Taos3 hr
Jul 23, 1:14 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln, Torrance31 min
Jul 23, 1:21 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln114 min
Jul 23, 1:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQLos Alamos31 min
Jul 23, 1:37 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQCatron113 min
Jul 23, 1:41 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQGuadalupe, Lincoln, Torrance49 min
Jul 23, 1:45 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQRio Arriba, Sandoval32 min
Jul 23, 1:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ25 min
Jul 23, 2:13 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQSandoval3 hr
Jul 23, 2:27 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQLincoln, Torrance48 min
Jul 23, 2:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQRio Arriba31 min
Jul 23, 2:36 PM MDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatABQMora, San Miguel, Santa Fe6 hr
Jul 23, 2:47 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSan Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance118 min
Jul 23, 2:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQBernalillo25 min
Jul 23, 2:57 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQLincoln, Torrance3 hr
Jul 23, 3:04 PM MDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatABQBernalillo, Sandoval3 hr
Jul 23, 3:12 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQBernalillo33 min
Jul 23, 3:15 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSocorro, Torrance, Valencia45 min
Jul 23, 3:24 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQRio Arriba4 hr
Jul 23, 3:26 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTorrance34 min
Jul 23, 3:37 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQBernalillo3 hr
Jul 23, 3:54 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQBernalillo36 min
Jul 23, 3:56 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningABQSocorro64 min
Jul 23, 3:58 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQTorrance32 min
Jul 23, 4:07 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQRio Arriba3 hr
Jul 23, 4:11 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQValencia34 min
Jul 23, 4:12 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQValencia33 min
Jul 23, 4:29 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQBernalillo, Cibola, Valencia3 hr
Jul 23, 4:32 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryABQSocorro, Torrance, Valencia2 hr
Jul 23, 4:39 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQCatron, Socorro5 hr
Jul 23, 4:57 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQSocorro, Torrance, Valencia3 hr
Jul 23, 4:59 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningABQMora, San Miguel3 hr
Jul 23, 5:02 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ28 min
Jul 23, 5:11 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQSocorro34 min
Jul 23, 5:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ29 min
Jul 23, 5:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ31 min
Jul 23, 5:47 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ28 min
Jul 23, 5:49 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ26 min
Jul 23, 5:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementABQ23 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.