Weather Alert in New Mexico
Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 5:59AM MDT until August 27 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Mora, NM
DESCRIPTION: At 559 AM MDT, river gauge reports indicated increasing flows along the Mora River from earlier heavy rainfall. Flash flooding may occur on the Mora River between La Cueva, Golondrinas and areas toward Watrous. Of particular concern is where Coyote Creek meets the Mora River just downstream of Golondrinas as Coyote Creek also had a steep rise in water early this morning. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of rivers, creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... La Cueva, Golondrinas and Rainsville. Any low water crossings that along the Mora River or Coyote Creek will be flooded. Do not attempt to drive through these waters.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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