Flash Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the Highway 550, between Ouray and Ridgway.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Gold Mountain Burn Scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near/below the Gold Mountain Burn Scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Cutler,and Dexter Creeks. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn area, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northwest San Juan Mountains zone. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood