Weather Alert in New Mexico
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 28 at 5:42PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
AREAS AFFECTED: Colfax, NM; Mora, NM; San Miguel, NM
DESCRIPTION: ESFABQ Heightened Risk of River and Stream Flooding During Storm Events Through the Holiday Weekend. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall in the area over the last several days have saturated the soils and raised the base flow of rivers and streams in the area. We have reports of streams near the Mora, Sapello, Pecos and Vermejo rivers rising out of their banks, with additional reports of flowing water and debris across roads such as 518. These waterways will be extremely vulnerable to further rounds of precipitation, which we are expecting over the next week as a surge of deep monsoon moisture moves through the area. Expect further rises and impacts to nearby roads and low water crossings. Stay aware of any flash flood or river flood warnings that are issued. Exercise caution along riverbanks and watch out for potential mudslides across roads. For questions or comments about this outlook, you can contact Andrew Mangham, Senior Service Hydrologist, at 505-244-9150 x 228 or via e- mail at andrew.mangham@noaa.gov.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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