Flood Advisory 09/17/2024 14:56 for New Mexico areas

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 3:56PM MDT until September 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 17, 2024 - 2:56pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2024 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of north central New Mexico, including the following county, southeastern Sandoval. * WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 356 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bernalillo and Placitas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Area Description: 
Sandoval, NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Albuquerque NM