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New Mexico and Texas Flood Risk Forecast for This Week

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This forecast has been updated.  Please scroll up.  This is a serious flood threat.  People traveling as well as residents should pay attention. Above is the flash flood risk forecast valid from 6am Tuesday to 6am Wednesday. The yellow had a moderate risk while the red has a high risk (on my scale).  This is the forecast for the period from 6am Wednesday to 6am Thursday.   Here is the cumulative flood forecast from Tuesday through Friday.  The dark blue area is where major flooding is possible with significant, but not as serious, flooding in the pale blue area.  For the meteorologists reading, please take a look at this satellite loop . The cluster of clouds south of Guadalajara is rapidly intensifying Hurricane Polo. It is moving little at the moment but should begin moving to the northwest tomorrow (Tuesday). As it does, it will feed rich Pacific moisture toward New Mexico and nearby areas setting the stage for flooding. Some of the models are showi...

Considerable Flooding Likely in Gulf Coast States - Update 1:45pm

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1:45pm Monday, Updated 5-Day Rainfall Amount Forecast This forecast valid 7p Monday to 7pm Friday Note that yellow= 10" amounts --- original post, still valid -- The green areas are flash flood watches. The maroon areas are flash flood warnings.  The bright green areas are river flood warnings.  A weak tropical flow will move long the Gulf coast area causing heavy to torrential rains.  Remember: the #1 cause of death and injuries in flood situations is driving or walking into flooded areas. Please stay safe and turn around/don't drown.