Full Notification

FFWABQ The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... The Indios - Laguna burn scar in... South Central Rio Arriba County in north central New Mexico...

* Until 515 PM MDT.

* At 211 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Indios - Laguna Burn Scar. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will impact small creeks and streams feeding into the Rio Chama, Rio Gallina, and Rio Puerco. 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 Indios - Laguna Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Indios - Laguna Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Coyote.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RIO ARRIBA, NM

Instructions:

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams and ditches in the Indios - Laguna 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. Do not camp along streams and rivers. Remain alert when hiking in steep, narrow canyons. Know where you are relative to low spots and drainages, and get to higher ground.