Full Notification

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon, McBride, Blue 2 and nearby burned areas.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, South Central Mountains. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Far Northeast Highlands and Northeast Highlands.

* WHEN...From 3 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon, McBride, Blue 2 and nearby burned areas is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near these burn scars and freshly burned area should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight over the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Scar, McBride, and Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLORIETA MESA INCLUDING GLORIETA PASS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.