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Flash Flood Warning — NWS Albuquerque NM

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 12:26PM MDT until October 22 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reported radar-indicated flash flooding in central McKinley County, New Mexico, with flooding ongoing or expected shortly through 3:30 p.m. MDT. It advised people not to drive on flooded roads.

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  • Affected location: McKinley County, New Mexico
Looking northwest in Red River, New Mexico
Illustrative image: Looking northwest in Red River, New Mexico — Zeality/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5
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The warning calls for immediate caution because flash flooding may affect roads, streams, and low-lying areas.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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