Weather Alerts

Flood Statement National Weather Service Albuquerque NM 143 PM MDT Wed Oct 5 2005

... The National Weather Service In Albuquerque Has Issued An
Arroyo And Small Stream Flood Advisory For Central New Mexico
Effective Until 330 PM MDT Wednesday Afternoon...

Strong Flows And High Water Levels Are Expected In Arroyos...
Small Streams And Low Water Crossings In The Following County...

In Central New Mexico Northeastern Lincoln County

At 139 PM MDT... National Weather Service Doppler Radar Indicated Very Heavy Rains Were Occurring Over Northeast Lincoln County.

A Band Of Showers And Thunderstorms Continue To Track Over The Same Area... Mainly Along Highway 247. Doppler Radar Indicates Rainfall Rates Of Up To Three Inches Per Hour.

Persons Driving Through The Region Should Be Alert To High Water Flows In Arroyos As Well As Low Water Crossings. Do Not Cross Flooded Roads Of Unknown Depth.

Remember... Ditches Are Deadly. A Gentle Flow Of Water Can Become
A Raging Torrent In A Matter Of Minutes