Dulce, NM 87528 Weather Alerts

Rio Arriba County2:18 PM MDT36.86°N, 107.06°W

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 2:45 PM Fri·Issued 2:02 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 2:02PM MDT until October 23 at 2:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico... North Central Sandoval County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 245 PM MDT.

* At 202 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southwest of Cuba, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Cuba, Regina, Lindrith and La Jara.

This includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 60 and 75.

What to do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Areas: Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM

Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

From 5:00 PM Fri until 12:00 PM Sat·Issued 1:35 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning issued October 23 at 1:35PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Rio Ojo Caliente Below La Madera affecting Rio Arriba County.

What: Minor flooding is forecast.

Where: Rio Ojo Caliente below La Madera.

When: From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

Impacts: At 7.0 feet, farm and pasture land is being inundated, and irrigation channels and gates may be severely damaged if high flows persist.

Additional details: - At 1:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 7.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 06/19/1966. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon MDT.

Areas: Rio Arriba, NM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe · Future

Until 9:00 PM Fri·Issued 12:53 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 23 at 12:53PM MDT until October 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 696 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

BERNALILLO LINCOLN SOCORRO TORRANCE VALENCIA

IN EAST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

DE BACA GUADALUPE

IN NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

LOS ALAMOS RIO ARRIBA SANDOVAL SANTA FE TAOS

IN NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO

COLFAX HARDING MORA SAN MIGUEL

IN NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO

SAN JUAN

IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO

CHAVES

IN WEST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

CATRON CIBOLA MCKINLEY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBUQUERQUE, ALTO, BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT, BELEN, BITTER LAKE WILDLIFE REFUGE, BONITO LAKE, BOSQUE DEL APACHE, BOSQUE FARMS, CHAMA, CHICOSA LAKE STATE PARK, CLINES CORNERS, CONCHAS, CROWNPOINT, DATIL, DULCE, ESPANOLA, ESTANCIA, FARMINGTON, FORT SUMNER, GALLUP, GRAN QUIVIRA, GRANTS, LAS VEGAS, LOS ALAMOS, LOS LUNAS, MCINTOSH, MEADOW LAKE, MIDWAY, MILLS, MORA, MORIARTY, MOUNTAINAIR, NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY, QUESTA, RANCHOS DE TAOS, RATON, RESERVE, RIO COMMUNITIES, RIO RANCHO, ROSEBUD, ROSWELL, ROY, RUIDOSO, SANTA FE, SANTA ROSA, SOCORRO, SUGARITE, TAOS, TAOS PUEBLO, VALENCIA, WAGON MOUND, WHITE ROCK, YATES, YESO, AND ZUNI PUEBLO.

Areas: Bernalillo, NM; Catron, NM; Chaves, NM; Cibola, NM; Colfax, NM; De Baca, NM; Guadalupe, NM; Harding, NM; Lincoln, NM; Los Alamos, NM; McKinley, NM; Mora, NM; Rio Arriba, NM; Sandoval, NM; San Juan, NM; San Miguel, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Socorro, NM; Taos, NM; Torrance, NM; Valencia, NM

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 12:00 AM Sat·Issued 12:15 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Watch issued October 23 at 12:15PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: Portions of north central and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains and Northwest Highlands. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands and West Central Mountains.

When: Through this evening.

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: - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will redevelop this afternoon. While rainfall rates will not be as high as yesterday, it will not take much additional rainfall to worsen runoff that will lead to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood

What to do

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

Areas: Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; West Central Mountains; West Central Highlands; Jemez Mountains

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 12:00 PM Sat·Issued 1:36 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 1:36PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Details

...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...

Rio Chama Above Abiquiu affecting Rio Arriba County.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Rio Chama above Abiquiu.

When: From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

Additional details: - At 1:00 PM MDT Friday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 8.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 9.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will fall to 7.8 feet Sunday morning. It will then rise to 8.0 feet Sunday evening. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 10.2 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM MDT.

Areas: Rio Arriba, NM

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