* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rich Gulf moisture will surge over the area Tuesday producing numerous showers and thunderstorms. A few of the stronger storms will be capable of producing rain at rates over 1 inch per hour. Locations below recent burn scars will be especially susceptible to rapid runoff and flash flooding. - The south central Mountains, including Ruidoso. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. close