THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR MOST OF NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING ALBUQUERQUE, HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS HEAVY RAIN COULD FALL AT TIMES DUE TO INCREASED MONSOON MOISTURE…AND THE STORMS WILL BE SLOW-MOVING, INCREASING THE CHANCE OF FLASH FLOODING.
BURN SCARS, URBAN AND SLOPED AREAS WILL BE ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE. THE WEATHER SERVICE ALSO SAYS IT’S IMPORTANT TO AVOID ARROYOS.