Flood Watch

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

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following area, Southern Lea and western Texas, including the following areas, Andrews, Gaines, Loving and Winkler.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening and again on Friday over the northwest Permian Basin and southern Lea County far southeast New Mexico as an upper level low slowly moves westward over the region. Localized rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches with isolated amounts over 4 inches will be possible with the heaviest showers and thunderstorms that develop. Heavy rainfall over a short period of time may result in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood