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Flood Watch 21, NWS Albuquerque, NM

September 15, 202615 counties in New Mexico

NWS Albuquerque, NM issued this flood watch at Sep 15, 2026, 11:07 AM MDT for 15 counties in New Mexico. It took effect at Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Sep 15, 2026, 11:07 AM MDT (17:07 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired: Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 AM MDT
In force: 18 hr
Issued by: NWS Albuquerque, NM
Flood severity: None

Counties Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Colfax County, NM, Lincoln County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Mora County, NM, Rio Arriba County, NM, San Juan County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Socorro County, NM, Taos County, NM, Valencia County, NM

The radar

The Albuquerque radar (KABX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The text

As transmitted.

994 
WGUS65 KABQ 151707
FFAABQ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1107 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

NMZ208-209-241-160600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0020.000000T0000Z-260916T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
1107 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
  the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
  Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
  Valley and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Much of the area received a soaking rainfall of one half inch to
    two inches Monday and Monday night, saturating soils and
    increasing flows through area creeks and streams. Heavy rainfall
    rates of one to two inches per hour this afternoon and evening
    over saturated soils may result in flash flooding, including on
    and downstream of the Sacaton/Hummingbird burn scar.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
  the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
  Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
  Valley and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
  heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

    Recent wildfire burn scars such as the Sacaton and Hummingbird in
    Catron county will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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

&&

$$

NMZ205>207-226-160600-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-South Central Mountains-
1107 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
  the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central
  Mountains. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands, West
  Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

    Recent wildfire burn scars within Lincoln county will be
    especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Shoemake

7 follow-up statements

838 
WGUS65 KABQ 160551
FFAABQ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1151 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

NMZ208-209-241-161500-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0020.000000T0000Z-260916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains
and Adjacent Lowlands-
1151 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

The Flood Watch will expire for portions of southwest New Mexico at
Midnight tonight.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
  the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
  Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
  Valley and Southwest Mountains.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

NMZ205>207-226-161500-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-South Central Mountains-
1151 PM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
  the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central
  Mountains. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands, West
  Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

    Recent wildfire burn scars within Lincoln county will be
    especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

16

027 
WGUS65 KABQ 160905
FFAABQ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
305 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

NMZ201>204-161715-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-
305 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest New Mexico,
  including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far
  Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New
  Mexico, Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will remain over northwest New Mexico
    Wednesday, resulting in the development of numerous showers and
    storms. Stronger storms will have the potential to produce
    rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour, with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. Rapid runoff will likely
    create flash flooding through normally dry arroyos and other
    low-lying areas.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

NMZ205>209-226-241-161715-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-South
Central Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
305 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
  the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
  Adjacent Lowlands and South Central Mountains. In west central New
  Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West
  Central Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From noon MDT today through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

    Recent wildfire burn scars within Lincoln County will be
    especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

16

955 
WGUS65 KABQ 161703
FFAABQ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1103 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

NMZ201>209-226-241-170200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.260916T1800Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River
Valley-South Central Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
1103 AM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Western and south central New Mexico, including Farmington,
  Shiprock, Aztec, Bloomfield, Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Grants, Quemado,
  Pietown, Magdalena, Datil, and Glenwood.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

    Recent wildfire burn scars within Catron and Lincoln Counties
    will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Shoemake

087 
WGUS65 KABQ 161834
FFAABQ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
1234 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

NMZ214-217-170200-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
1234 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  This includes areas near and downstream of the Frijoles wildfire
  burn scar.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

    The recent Frijoles wildfire burn scars, Chimayo, Nambe, and San
    Ildefonso Pueblos will be especially vulnerable to flash
    flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ201>209-226-241-170200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River
Valley-South Central Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
1234 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Western and south central New Mexico, including Farmington,
  Shiprock, Aztec, Bloomfield, Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Grants, Quemado,
  Pietown, Magdalena, Datil, and Glenwood.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to move into western and
    central New Mexico, helping numerous showers and thunderstorms to
    develop. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy
    rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour with some areas
    receiving multiple rounds of storms. This will be too fast and
    heavy for the ground to adequately absorb, leading to excessive
    runoff and flash flooding.

    Recent wildfire burn scars within Catron and Lincoln Counties
    will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Shoemake

611 
WGUS65 KABQ 170207
FFAABQ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
807 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

NMZ214-217-171200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
807 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  This includes areas near and downstream of the Frijoles wildfire
  burn scar.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to produce numerous showers
    and thunderstorms. Stronger storms will be capable of producing
    heavy rain at rates of one to two inches per hour. Some locations
    will receive multiple rounds of storms. Recent wildfire burn
    scars, urban areas, communities with underdeveloped
    infrastructure, complex terrain, and locations where the ground
    is already saturated will be favored for rapid runoff and flash
    flooding.  This includes the Frijoles wildfire burn scar, as well
    as the Pueblos of Chimayo, Nambe, and San Ildefonso.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ201>209-226-241-171200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River
Valley-South Central Mountains-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
807 PM MDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Western and south central New Mexico, including Farmington,
  Shiprock, Aztec, Bloomfield, Gallup, Zuni Pueblo, Grants, Quemado,
  Pietown, Magdalena, Datil, and Glenwood.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Deep monsoon moisture will continue to produce numerous showers
    and thunderstorms. Stronger storms will be capable of producing
    heavy rain at rates of one to two inches per hour. Some locations
    will receive multiple rounds of storms. Recent wildfire burn
    scars, urban areas, locations with complex terrain, and areas
    where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rain will
    be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

44

140 
WGUS65 KABQ 170824
FFAABQ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

NMZ214-217-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
  following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
    Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
    hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
    batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
    the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
    communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
    and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
    favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  This includes areas near and downstream of the Frijoles wildfire
  burn scar.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and
  streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor
  drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm
  drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers and storms with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall rates
    will continue through the early morning hours. The recent
    Frijoles wildfire burn scars, Chimayo, Nambe, and San Ildefonso
    Pueblos will be especially vulnerable to flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ201>204-226-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
  including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
    afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
    inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
    evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
    urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
    complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
    will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest New
  Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South
  Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far Northwest
  Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska
  Mountains and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Persistent showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will
    continue through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may
    produce flash flooding. Rises are likely in creeks and streams.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
  de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
  Fe.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
    afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
    inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
    evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
    urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
    complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
    will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ205>209-241-171200-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central
Highlands-Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-
224 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central New Mexico, including
  the following areas, in central New Mexico, San Agustin Plains and
  Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River
  Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Highlands, West Central
  Mountains and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Showers with moderate to briefly heavy rainfall will continue
    through the early morning hours. Rapid runoff may occur with
    stronger storms given the very saturated soils. Rises are likely
    in area creeks and streams.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

16

804 
WGUS65 KABQ 171156
FFAABQ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

NMZ214-217-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Espanola Valley-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of north central New
Mexico, including the following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the
  following areas, Espanola Valley and Southern Sangre de Cristo
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
    Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
    hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
    batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
    the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
    communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
    and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
    favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ207-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Highlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of west central New Mexico,
including the following area, West Central Highlands.

Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of west central New Mexico, including the
  following area, West Central Highlands.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
    Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
    hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
    batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
    the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
    communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
    and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
    favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ201>204-226-171800-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-South Central Mountains-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central, north central,
and northwest New Mexico, including the following areas, in central
New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, Far
Northwest Highlands and Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico,
Chuska Mountains and Northwest Plateau.

Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area Thursday.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Northwest New Mexico and the South Central Mountains,
  including Farmington, Shiprock, and the Ruidoso area burn scars.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
    afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
    inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
    evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
    urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
    complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
    will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ205-206-208-209-241-171300-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0021.000000T0000Z-260917T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Agustin Plains and Adjacent
Lowlands-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

The Flood Watch will expire for portions of central and west central
New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, San
Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central Mountains
and West Central Plateau.



$$

NMZ219>221-171800-
/O.EXA.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including
Edgewood-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the Albuquerque
  Metro Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely again
    Thursday. Storms with heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per
    hour may occur during the afternoon and evening then another
    batch of showers with light to moderate rates is expected during
    the overnight hours. Recent wildfire burn scars, urban areas,
    communities with underdeveloped infrastructure, complex terrain,
    and locations where the ground is already saturated will be
    favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

NMZ210>213-215-216-218-171800-
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0022.260917T1700Z-260918T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tusas Mountains Including Chama-Jemez Mountains-Glorieta Mesa
Including Glorieta Pass-Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains-East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-Santa
Fe Metro Area-
556 AM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the Sangre
  de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains, Jemez Mountains, and Santa
  Fe.

* WHEN...From 11 AM MDT this morning through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rounds of showers and storms are likely Thursday
    afternoon through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2
    inches per hour may occur with storms during the afternoon and
    evening, with lighter rainfall overnight. Wildfire burn scars,
    urban areas, communities with underdeveloped infrastructure,
    complex terrain, and areas where the ground is already saturated
    will be favored for rapid runoff and flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

16

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this 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 flood watch went out at Sep 15, 5:29 AM MDT, 5 hours 38 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Issued at 522 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
A surge of rich monsoon moisture will continue to push into northern and central New Mexico this week, increasing the chances for showers and thunderstorms. This will introduce a risk of locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding, especially around urban areas, burn scars, and low water crossings on Wednesday and Thursday.
Water will begin to flow in normally dry arroyos, creeks, streams, and tributaries to mainstem rivers that have dried up this summer. Dirt roads will become muddy, and large areas of standing water may form in low-lying areas.
Isolated strong storms each afternoon and evening this week could produce strong outflow wind gusts, wet microbursts, and small hail.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 15, 5:29 AM MDT, 5 hours 38 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
529 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 522 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

- A surge of rich monsoon moisture will continue to push into northern
  and central New Mexico this week, increasing the chances for
  showers and thunderstorms. This will introduce a risk of locally
  heavy rainfall and flash flooding, especially around urban
  areas, burn scars, and low water crossings on Wednesday and
  Thursday.

- Water will begin to flow in normally dry arroyos, creeks,
  streams, and tributaries to mainstem rivers that have dried up
  this summer. Dirt roads will become muddy, and large areas of
  standing water may form in low-lying areas.

- Isolated strong storms each afternoon and evening this week
  could produce strong outflow wind gusts, wet microbursts, and
  small hail.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 232 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

Scattered showers continue tonight around the region, with a few
embedded storms, associated with a disturbance that is currently
located over the Southwest Mountains. This feature will be the focus
of convection today as it lifts northward along the Continental
Divide. This disturbance will bring even more moisture with it,
surging PWATs to 200% of normal across the western third of the
state, with PWATs 150-200% of normal in central NM. Widespread
showers and storms will be efficient rain producers, increasing the
threat of both flash flooding and wet microbursts. Flash flooding is
a possibility almost anywhere around the region, but the risk will
be highest over the Southwest Mountains today. Storm motions will be
towards the north/northeast at 10 to 15 mph, but storms will attempt
to propagate southward, keeping updrafts anchored over the same
areas. This will likely lead to localized rainfall totals in the 1-
3" range. Much of this area received at least 0.5" of soaking
rainfall overnight, with some areas getting as much as 2".

Hi-res models, including the RRFS, are picking up on a cluster of
storms developing over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains early in the
afternoon and moving into the northeast plains during the late
afternoon and evening. This cluster should become outflow dominant,
limiting the flash flood potential, but a potent outflow boundary
could pack west wind gusts of 30 to 60 mph across Colfax, Harding,
and Union Counties.

The extensive cloud coverage will keep temperatures down today, with
highs actually slightly below average in the western half of the
state. This will be a welcomed change from the record heat during
the first couple weeks of the month.

The trough over the Pacific Northwest will dig southward Wednesday,
keeping the plume of sub-tropical moisture focused over eastern AZ
and western NM. Moisture transport will intensify under the
influence of stronger southerly flow. This will have the impact of
increasing storm coverage and storm speeds as well. The coverage of
rainfall will likely peak on Wednesday and it could be the wettest
day of the Monsoon Season in terms of coverage of wetting rainfall.
The probability of 0.5" for the 24-hour period ending Wednesday
night is at least 40% everywhere along and east of the central
mountain chain, with a 90%+ chance over the high terrain of western
and northern NM. That being said, the probability of 2"+ is quite
low, with the Northwest Highlands the only area showing greater than
a 20% chance. This does not mean that flash flooding is not a
concern though because the training of storms will more than likely
result in areas with 2"+. The flash flood risk Wednesday will be
maximized along the Continental Divide where there will be up to 350
units of IVT (Integrated Vapor Transport) moving south to north
along the Divide.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through Monday)
Issued at 232 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

Moisture transport will only ramp up Wednesday night into Thursday
as a disturbance rotating around the west coast trough sweeps
through the Four Corners region. At this point, soils across much of
western and central NM will be saturated and it will take less
rainfall than normal to produce flash flooding. Given the large
scale forcing and moisture transport, showers and storms will
continue into the overnight and even into the morning hours. This is
expected to limit afternoon destabilization and therefore rainfall
rates, but the overall coverage of showers and storms will remain
high regardless of potential rates. Temperatures will remain
seasonably cool, with even chilly temperatures in the mountains
where temps will struggle to reach 70 in the afternoon and should
drop into the 40s at night.

The west coast trough funneling moisture into the desert southwest
will begin to lift northwestward into the northern Rockies Friday,
tilting the moisture plume to become more zonal and cutting off the
subtropical tap. However, there will still be plenty of lingering
moisture for showers and storms through Friday, with a more stark
drier trend on Saturday. The downtick will be short-lived since the
same trough exiting into the High Plains could send a backdoor front
into eastern NM that replenishes moisture once again.

The subtropical jet stream is forecast to become more active next
week, favoring the continuation of wet weather over the desert
southwest. While technically still part of Monsoon Season, this
transitional pattern is much more Fall-like in nature with more
active westerlies.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 522 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

A few showers linger across south central and southeast New Mexico
this morning. Coverage of showers and storms will increase around
18Z, with storm motions towards the north/northeast at around 10
knots. Stronger storms will have the potential to produce strong
outflow wind gusts are create brief visibility reductions. A
cluster of storms across the northeast may produce wind gusts in
excess of 40 knots. At least scattered showers and storms will
likely linger into the overnight hours. MVFR to IFR cigs will
likely develop across the northeast after 06Z with these low
clouds expanding westward towards the central mountain chain by
12Z.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 232 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

Numerous showers and storms are likely each day through Friday
around central and northern New Mexico, with the most widespread
activity generally focusing along the Continental Divide. Confidence
is high for widespread wetting rainfall and many locations, even
lower elevations, will likely have multi-day rainfall totals
exceeding one inch. Showers and storms will generally move from
south to north each day, with storm motions becoming faster late
week as the region comes under the influence of a trough over the
west coast.

Rain chances will be highest during the afternoon and evening each
day, but at least scattered convection is forecast to continue
during the overnight and morning hours each day, particularly
Wednesday and Thursday. Thunderstorms may produce gusty and erratic
outflow winds, with gusty south winds favored given the storm
motions. Excellent humidity recoveries are expected each of the next
several mornings areawide and some locations may even have patchy
morning fog later in the week.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Farmington......................  81  58  75  55 /  20  50  80  80
Dulce...........................  78  46  74  45 /  30  80  90 100
Cuba............................  75  51  73  50 /  30  60  90  90
Gallup..........................  76  50  72  49 /  40  40  90  80
El Morro........................  72  49  71  48 /  50  50  90  80
Grants..........................  74  52  74  51 /  70  50 100  90
Quemado.........................  73  54  73  53 /  80  40 100  80
Magdalena.......................  74  57  75  57 /  70  50  80  90
Datil...........................  71  54  71  53 /  70  50 100  90
Reserve.........................  78  55  78  54 /  60  40  90  90
Glenwood........................  82  59  84  58 /  40  60  90  90
Chama...........................  72  47  69  48 /  30  80  90 100
Los Alamos......................  75  57  74  56 /  60  70  90 100
Pecos...........................  77  53  79  53 /  70  70 100  90
Cerro/Questa....................  75  51  74  52 /  40  60  70  90
Red River.......................  65  44  65  45 /  50  60  80  90
Angel Fire......................  70  39  71  39 /  70  60 100  90
Taos............................  78  49  77  49 /  40  60  80  90
Mora............................  74  51  74  51 /  80  70 100  90
Espanola........................  82  56  81  55 /  60  60  90  90
Santa Fe........................  77  56  78  56 /  50  70  90  90
Santa Fe Airport................  79  55  79  54 /  40  70  90  90
Albuquerque Foothills...........  80  61  81  60 /  20  60  90  90
Albuquerque Heights.............  81  60  81  58 /  20  50  80  90
Albuquerque Valley..............  82  59  83  57 /  20  50  80  90
Albuquerque West Mesa...........  81  62  81  60 /  20  50  80  90
Belen...........................  83  58  83  56 /  30  50  80  90
Bernalillo......................  83  60  81  58 /  20  60  90 100
Bosque Farms....................  82  56  82  54 /  20  50  80  90
Corrales........................  82  60  82  58 /  20  50  80  90
Los Lunas.......................  82  58  82  56 /  20  50  80  90
Placitas........................  80  60  79  59 /  30  60  90  90
Rio Rancho......................  82  61  81  59 /  20  50  80 100
Socorro.........................  84  62  85  61 /  40  60  70  80
Sandia Park/Cedar Crest.........  75  54  77  53 /  30  70  90  90
Tijeras.........................  76  57  77  56 /  30  60  90  90
Edgewood........................  77  53  78  52 /  40  60 100  90
Moriarty/Estancia...............  79  50  81  49 /  40  60 100  90
Clines Corners..................  76  53  78  53 /  50  70 100  80
Mountainair.....................  78  54  79  54 /  40  60  90  80
Gran Quivira....................  78  55  79  55 /  30  50  80  80
Carrizozo.......................  83  60  81  59 /  30  50  80  70
Ruidoso.........................  76  56  77  56 /  60  50 100  70
Capulin.........................  70  52  76  55 /  20  70  70  50
Raton...........................  78  52  80  53 /  40  70  90  70
Springer........................  82  53  82  54 /  50  60  90  70
Las Vegas.......................  78  54  77  54 /  60  80 100  90
Clayton.........................  78  57  85  62 /   5  50  20  40
Roy.............................  79  56  81  58 /  20  80  70  70
Conchas.........................  90  61  88  63 /  30  80  60  70
Santa Rosa......................  87  60  85  61 /  50  80  60  70
Tucumcari.......................  92  62  89  63 /  40  80  40  50
Clovis..........................  92  63  89  63 /  20  80  20  20
Portales........................  93  64  91  65 /  30  80  20  20
Fort Sumner.....................  92  63  89  63 /  30  60  40  60
Roswell.........................  95  65  92  66 /  30  50  20  40
Picacho.........................  86  59  85  60 /  80  50  80  60
Elk.............................  84  58  82  58 /  70  50  80  60

&&

.ABQ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch from 11 AM MDT this morning through this evening for
NMZ208-209-241.

&&

SHORT TERM...16
LONG TERM....16
AVIATION...16

In the hours before

Local storm report, Sep 15, 9:30 AM MDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
930 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026

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

0525 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 SE Ranchvale          34.46N 103.27W
09/13/2026                   Curry              NM   Emergency Manager

            Based on radar imagery and damage
            indicators, a wet microburst occurred around
            5:25PM MDT causing a mobile home to roll
            over with an estimated wind speed of 85 mph.
            The direction of damage and roll over of the
            mobile home is consistent with the storm
            motion and direction of highest wind
            velocities based on radar data. The mobile
            home was located near County Road 14 and
            County Road N northwest of Clovis, New
            Mexico.

&&

39

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 14, 6:15 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Bernalillo	3 hr
Sep 14, 6:41 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ		34 min
Sep 14, 9:51 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	McKinley	24 min
Sep 15, 1:01 AM MDT	Flood Watch	ABQ	Catron, Socorro	23 hr
Sep 15, 12:25 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Rio Arriba	3 hr
Sep 15, 12:52 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval	3 hr
Sep 15, 1:06 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Catron	3 hr
Sep 15, 1:37 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Sandoval	113 min
Sep 15, 1:45 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ		30 min
Sep 15, 1:53 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Cibola	3 hr
Sep 15, 2:20 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	San Miguel, Santa Fe	3 hr
Sep 15, 3:03 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Rio Arriba	24 min
Sep 15, 3:27 PM MDT	Flash Flood Warning	ABQ	Rio Arriba, Sandoval	3 hr
Sep 15, 3:48 PM MDT	Flash Flood Warning Considerable damage threat	ABQ	Rio Arriba, Santa Fe	4 hr
Sep 15, 3:55 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Rio Arriba, Santa Fe	3 hr
Sep 15, 3:59 PM MDT	Flash Flood Warning	ABQ	McKinley	3 hr
Sep 15, 4:05 PM MDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ABQ	Chaves	40 min
Sep 15, 4:32 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ		28 min
Sep 15, 4:33 PM MDT	Flash Flood Warning	ABQ	Santa Fe	3 hr
Sep 15, 4:37 PM MDT	Special Weather Statement	ABQ	Sandoval	23 min
Sep 15, 4:44 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	McKinley	3 hr
Sep 15, 4:57 PM MDT	Flash Flood Warning	ABQ	Sandoval	3 hr
Sep 15, 5:10 PM MDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ABQ	Santa Fe	3 hr

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.