Socorro County, NM

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In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:01 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:45 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North Central Socorro County in central New Mexico...

* Until 345 PM MDT.

* At 301 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northeast of Magdalena, or 17 miles northwest of Socorro, moving east at 5 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... Mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro County.

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 Impacted

  • Socorro, NM

In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:03 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 3:15 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM

At 303 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 19 miles northwest of Bernardo, or 19 miles west of Belen, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Socorro and West Central Valencia Counties.

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 Impacted

  • Socorro, NM
  • Valencia, NM

In effect from Saturday 09/19 1:26 PM MDT – Saturday 09/19 4:30 PM MDT

Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM

What

Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where

Northwestern Socorro County in central New Mexico... Northeastern Catron County in west central New Mexico... South Central Cibola County in west central New Mexico...

When

Until 430 PM MDT.

Impacts

Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

Additional Details

- At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Alamo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.


Areas Impacted

  • Catron, NM
  • Cibola, NM
  • Socorro, NM

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. 
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

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From the Forecaster

Locally Heavy Rain Tue - Wed Evening

Created by the NWS Albuquerque WFO

A strong surge of monsoon moisture will develop Tuesday through at least Wednesday evening with widespread showers and thunderstorms, some with locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

Graphic shows the heaviest rain over east central and southeast areas, including Ruidoso.

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