Flood Watch

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains and Northwest Highlands. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Large areas of rain with scattered thunderstorms will continue moving north over the region through the predawn hours before tapering off around sunrise. Another 1 inch of rainfall on already saturated soils will elevate the risk for flooding. Another round of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will redevelop Friday afternoon. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood