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2024 [KABQ] ALBUQUERQUE Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 115

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Storm Based Warning History

890 
WGUS55 KABQ 092009
FFWABQ
NMC027-092315-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FF.W.0115.240709T2009Z-240709T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
209 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BLUE2 AND MCBRIDE BURN SCARS IN 
RUIDOSO...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Blue2 and McBride burn scars in...
  South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 209 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain over the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 
  1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 
  to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Gavilan Canyon 
Road particularly near the south end of Gavilan Canyon Road near the 
junction with Meander, Homestead Loop and downstream to the Rio 
Ruidoso. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and 
other loose materials.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Blue2 and McBride burn scars in Ruidoso. 
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding in and around the Blue2 and
           McBride Burn Scar.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in
           and around the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause 
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches 
in the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be 
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in 
places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 10565 3338 10564 3339 10564 3339 10563
      3338 10562 3337 10562 3337 10561 3333 10561
      3332 10563 3333 10565

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

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040 
WGUS55 KABQ 092128
FFWABQ
NMC027-100000-
/O.EXT.KABQ.FF.W.0115.000000T0000Z-240710T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
328 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Blue2 and McBride burn scars in...
  South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 328 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain over the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 
  1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 
  to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Gavilan Canyon 
Road particularly near the south end of Gavilan Canyon Road near the 
junction with Meander, Homestead Loop and downstream to the Rio 
Ruidoso. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and 
other loose materials.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding in and around the Blue2 and
           McBride Burn Scar.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
           the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause 
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches 
in the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be 
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in 
places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 10565 3338 10564 3339 10564 3339 10563
      3338 10562 3337 10562 3337 10561 3333 10561
      3332 10563 3333 10565

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

33
470 
WGUS75 KABQ 092354
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
554 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

NMC027-100004-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0115.000000T0000Z-240710T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
554 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BLUE2 AND MCBRIDE BURN SCAR WILL 
EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

The threat for heavy rain and flash flooding has diminished for now 
but another round of thunderstorms is developing and may impact the 
area. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please 
continue to heed any remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for a portion of 
central New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 10565 3338 10564 3339 10564 3339 10563
      3338 10562 3337 10562 3337 10561 3333 10561
      3332 10563 3333 10565

$$

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Permalink to 202407092009-KABQ-WGUS55-FFWABQ
890 
WGUS55 KABQ 092009
FFWABQ
NMC027-092315-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FF.W.0115.240709T2009Z-240709T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
209 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR BLUE2 AND MCBRIDE BURN SCARS IN 
RUIDOSO...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Blue2 and McBride burn scars in...
  South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 209 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain over the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 
  1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 
  to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Gavilan Canyon 
Road particularly near the south end of Gavilan Canyon Road near the 
junction with Meander, Homestead Loop and downstream to the Rio 
Ruidoso. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and 
other loose materials.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Blue2 and McBride burn scars in Ruidoso. 
  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding in and around the Blue2 and
           McBride Burn Scar.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in
           and around the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause 
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches 
in the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be 
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in 
places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 10565 3338 10564 3339 10564 3339 10563
      3338 10562 3337 10562 3337 10561 3333 10561
      3332 10563 3333 10565

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

33
Permalink to 202407092128-KABQ-WGUS55-FFWABQ
040 
WGUS55 KABQ 092128
FFWABQ
NMC027-100000-
/O.EXT.KABQ.FF.W.0115.000000T0000Z-240710T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
328 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Blue2 and McBride burn scars in...
  South Central Lincoln County in central New Mexico...

* Until 600 PM MDT.

* At 328 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain over the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Between 0.75 and 
  1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 
  to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact Gavilan Canyon 
Road particularly near the south end of Gavilan Canyon Road near the 
junction with Meander, Homestead Loop and downstream to the Rio 
Ruidoso. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and 
other loose materials.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding in and around the Blue2 and
           McBride Burn Scar.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around
           the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Hollywood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause 
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches 
in the Blue2 and McBride Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be 
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in 
places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 10565 3338 10564 3339 10564 3339 10563
      3338 10562 3337 10562 3337 10561 3333 10561
      3332 10563 3333 10565

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

33
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470 
WGUS75 KABQ 092354
FFSABQ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
554 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

NMC027-100004-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FF.W.0115.000000T0000Z-240710T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln NM-
554 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BLUE2 AND MCBRIDE BURN SCAR WILL 
EXPIRE AT 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

The threat for heavy rain and flash flooding has diminished for now 
but another round of thunderstorms is developing and may impact the 
area. Flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please 
continue to heed any remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for a portion of 
central New Mexico.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 10565 3338 10564 3339 10564 3339 10563
      3338 10562 3337 10562 3337 10561 3333 10561
      3332 10563 3333 10565

$$

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