{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.3b3ff4df94374f8558db09f615a85ee4e08284a6.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:16PM MDT until September 16 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.3b3ff4df94374f8558db09f615a85ee4e08284a6.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Albuquerque NM"},"word_count":213,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:16PM MDT until September 16 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** San Juan, NM\n**Issued by:** NWS Albuquerque NM\n**Sent:** 2026-09-16T15:16:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-16T15:16:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-16T17:30:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 316 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy\nrain across the warned area have ended. Between 1 and 1.75 inches of\nrain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional\nrainfall is expected in the next hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or\nexpected to begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nNageezi.\n\nThis includes Highway 550 between Mile Markers 113 and 120. This also\nincludes Road 7800 southwest of Nageezi. High water flows are also\nexpected in Kimbeto Wash.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nArroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer\ncurrents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many\nmiles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas."}