NWS News:

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports an upper level disturbance will track slowly eastward over New Mexico today through Thursday. Abundant moisture in place and strong forcing for vertical ascent will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms, many with heavy rain.

Key Impacts:

• Stronger storms will produce torrential downpours with rain at rates near 2 inches per hour;
• The potential for flash flooding will be elevated in several urban areas that have experienced flooding, as well as near wildfire burn scar areas;
• Models forecast a broad cluster of storms to stall over the Rio Grande Valley late tonight and to remain there with moderate rain into Thursday morning; and
• Stronger storms will also have the potential to produce locally strong wind gusts near 55 mph.

Overview:

An upper level disturbance will track slowly eastward over New Mexico today through Thursday. Abundant moisture in place and strong forcing for vertical ascent will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms, many with heavy rain.

Confidence:

Moderate to high confidence in three or more flash flooding events through late tonight.

For More Information:

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