Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, Northwest Highlands. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska Mountains. In west central New Mexico, San Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains and West Central Mountains.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour Saturday afternoon. This activity will move slowly westward with repeated rounds of heavy rainfall possible through Saturday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood