Between the hours of noon and ten o’clock on Tuesday, a Flash Flood Watch will be issued for the central and southwestern regions of New Mexico.
This is because slow-moving storms are expected to unleash life-threatening rainfall, particularly over mountain valleys and burn scars that have occurred recently.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports that there is a minimum of fifteen percent of the possibility that there will be an excessive amount of rain that will result in dangerous flash flooding from the border of Arizona to the highlands that are located east of the central mountain chain.
Ruidoso, in addition to Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon, as well as the central and southwest mountains, are among the areas that are most at risk. It is likely that debris flows, rapidly rising water in normally dry arroyos, and road closures will occur, particularly below burn scars.
It is possible that stronger cells will experience heavy rainfall rates that are greater than one inch per hour.
This poses a threat to homes, businesses, and low-lying roads such as US 285, NM 518, and I-25 corridors that are located close to Santa Fe and Socorro.
It is important for people living in Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas to be ready for unexpected road washouts, power outages, and flooded streets.
To avoid driving on flooded roads, make sure your electronic devices are fully charged in case there is a power outage.
It is anticipated that the risk of flash flooding will decrease after 10 o’clock tonight; however, additional storm chances are expected to persist through the middle of the week.
According to the National Weather Service, additional advisories may be issued in the future, particularly in the event that burn scars and saturated ground continue to be susceptible to damage.
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Forecast of the weather for the next five days in Central and Northern New Mexico
| Day | Forecast |
| Tuesday | Flash Flood Watch (12 PM – 10 PM); scattered thunderstorms; 1″–2″ localized rain, especially near mountains |
| Wednesday | Isolated showers and storms; becoming drier by evening; 20–40% chance of rain |
| Thursday | Mostly dry; slight chance of showers in the high country; highs in mid-80s |
| Friday | Sunny and warmer; minimal rain chances; highs in upper 80s |
| Saturday | Continued dry and mostly sunny; highs near 90° |
