Flood Watch

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

* WHERE...Portions of western New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 1 PM MDT this afternoon through this 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 develop over the area today then move slowly northward across western NM through tonight. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will occur with the heavier storms. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall are possible in some areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood