* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE. Portions of southwest and west central Colorado, including the following areas, in southwest Colorado, Animas River Basin, Northwest San Juan Mountains, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains. In west central Colorado, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin. * WHEN. Until midnight MDT tonight. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Unusually high levels of moisture originating with Tropical Storm Alberto combined with the potential for training thunderstorms brings the potential for excessive rainfall and localized flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 441 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO SAN JUAN IN WEST CENTRAL NEW MEXICO CIBOLA MCKINLEY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CROWNPOINT, FARMINGTON, GALLUP, GRANTS, AND ZUNI PUEBLO.