Tag: National Weather Service

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cochran, TX Until 8:00 PM CDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cochran, TX Until 8:00 PM CDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 22 at 7:01PM CDT until September 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX The National Weather Service in Lubbock TX has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cochran, TX; Hockley, TX until 8:00 PM CDT. This is a live snapshot as of 5:02 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a destructive severe thunderstorm warning is the roof-and-water double hit: hail punching roofing and siding while driven rain forces water behind everything it opens. Hail claims also start the roofer outreach clock — inspectors will be on roofs within a day.

    Cochran, TX — Severe Thunderstorm Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Lubbock TX. Issued: 7:01 PM CDT. Expires: 8:00 PM CDT.

    SVRLUB

    The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
    Northeastern Cochran County in northwestern Texas…
    Northwestern Hockley County in northwestern Texas…

    * Until 800 PM CDT.

    * At 700 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast
    of Lehman, or 13 miles southeast of Morton, moving north at 30 mph.

    HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
    mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

    * Locations impacted include…
    Morton, Pep, Lehman, and Whiteface.

    Named locations in the warning path: Morton, Pep, Lehman, and Whiteface.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe during the storm

    Get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows — large hail and damaging winds can shatter glass and injure anyone near it. Secure outdoor items. Do not stand under trees or in doorways during high winds.

    After the storm: inspect your roof and siding from the ground before climbing anything. Photograph hail damage to shingles, gutters, and windows — documentation matters for insurance. Call a roofer for inspection and a restoration contractor if water got inside.

    NWS instruction: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

    What this means for restoration and roofing teams

    Destructive hail and wind storms translate into a dual damage profile: roof and siding impacts from hail (bruised shingles, dented gutters, broken windows) plus interior water intrusion from wind-driven rain forcing its way behind breached cladding. This is the hail-inspection clock — roofing contractors will be knocking within a day.

    The play: restoration teams should coordinate with roofers — tarp first, then dry in. Capture roof condition, hail size reported, and interior leak locations on the first call. Water that enters through hail-punched roofs is clean rainwater initially but escalates as it sits on insulation and drywall.

    Field discipline: document roof damage from the ground before anyone climbs. Hail claims live or die on inspection documentation — photograph everything. Keep homeowner payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 8:00 PM CDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Lubbock TX office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Mora, NM Until 7:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Mora, NM Until 7:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 4:27PM MDT until September 22 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Mora, NM until 7:30 PM MDT. This is a live snapshot as of 3:31 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Mora, NM — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Albuquerque NM. Issued: 4:27 PM MDT. Expires: 7:30 PM MDT.

    FFWABQ

    The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Southwestern Mora County in northeastern New Mexico…

    * Until 730 PM MDT.

    * At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5.5 inches of rain
    have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are
    possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

    FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Mora, Monte Aplanado, Canon and Ledoux as
    well as the Rito Cebolla. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
    SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

    HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
    flash flooding.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
    GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
    crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
    highways, streets and underpasses.

    * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Mora, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park, Monte Aplanado and
    Golondrinas.

    This includes State Road 518 between Mile Markers 19 and 21…and
    near Mile Marker 29.

    This includes the following recreation areas…
    Morphy Lake State Park.

    Flash flooding is expected in the Rito Cebolla. Stay away from river
    banks.

    Named locations in the warning path: Mora, Ledoux, Morphy Lake State Park, Monte Aplanado and Golondrinas.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 7:30 PM MDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Socorro, NM Until 6:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Socorro, NM Until 6:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 3:24PM MDT until September 22 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Socorro, NM until 6:30 PM MDT. This is a live snapshot as of 2:32 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Socorro, NM — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Albuquerque NM. Issued: 3:24 PM MDT. Expires: 6:30 PM MDT.

    FFWABQ

    The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Southeastern Socorro County in central New Mexico…

    * Until 630 PM MDT.

    * At 324 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 2 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
    hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible
    in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly.

    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
    highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
    drainage and low-lying areas.

    * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Bingham.

    This includes Highway 380 between Mile Markers 19 and 37.

    Named locations in the warning path: Bingham.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly or mountainous terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Arroyos, streams, and normally dry rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes. Water in arroyos can travel many miles and take hours to reach your location from upstream rain areas.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 6:30 PM MDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Box Elder, UT Until 4:15 PM MDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Box Elder, UT Until 4:15 PM MDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 22 at 3:25PM MDT until September 22 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City UT has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Box Elder, UT; Tooele, UT until 4:15 PM MDT. This is a live snapshot as of 2:32 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a destructive severe thunderstorm warning is the roof-and-water double hit: hail punching roofing and siding while driven rain forces water behind everything it opens. Hail claims also start the roofer outreach clock — inspectors will be on roofs within a day.

    Box Elder, UT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Salt Lake City UT. Issued: 3:25 PM MDT. Expires: 4:15 PM MDT.

    SVRSLC

    The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
    South central Box Elder County in northern Utah…
    Northern Tooele County in northern Utah…

    * Until 415 PM MDT.

    * At 325 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Great Salt
    Lake South of the Causeway, or 28 miles west of Hill Air Force
    Base, moving north at 25 mph.

    HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
    tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
    roofs, and outbuildings.

    * Locations impacted include…
    Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway, Great Salt Lake North of the
    Causeway, and Hat Island.

    Named locations in the warning path: Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway, Great Salt Lake North of the Causeway, and Hat Island.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe during the storm

    Get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows — large hail and damaging winds can shatter glass and injure anyone near it. Secure outdoor items. Do not stand under trees or in doorways during high winds.

    After the storm: inspect your roof and siding from the ground before climbing anything. Photograph hail damage to shingles, gutters, and windows — documentation matters for insurance. Call a roofer for inspection and a restoration contractor if water got inside.

    NWS instruction: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If on or near the Great Salt Lake, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

    What this means for restoration and roofing teams

    Destructive hail and wind storms translate into a dual damage profile: roof and siding impacts from hail (bruised shingles, dented gutters, broken windows) plus interior water intrusion from wind-driven rain forcing its way behind breached cladding. This is the hail-inspection clock — roofing contractors will be knocking within a day.

    The play: restoration teams should coordinate with roofers — tarp first, then dry in. Capture roof condition, hail size reported, and interior leak locations on the first call. Water that enters through hail-punched roofs is clean rainwater initially but escalates as it sits on insulation and drywall.

    Field discipline: document roof damage from the ground before anyone climbs. Hail claims live or die on inspection documentation — photograph everything. Keep homeowner payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 4:15 PM MDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Salt Lake City UT office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Braxton, WV Until 8:30 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Braxton, WV Until 8:30 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 5:30PM EDT until September 22 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Braxton, WV; Lewis, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV; Webster, WV until 8:30 PM EDT. This is a live snapshot as of 2:32 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Braxton, WV — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Charleston WV. Issued: 5:30 PM EDT. Expires: 8:30 PM EDT.

    FFWRLX

    The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Eastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia…
    West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia…
    Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia…
    Northern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia…
    Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia…

    * Until 830 PM EDT.

    * At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
    have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly.

    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
    highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
    drainage and low-lying areas.

    * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Holly River State Park, Burnsville,
    Flatwoods, Kanawha Head, Eden, Cleveland, Ireland, Walkersville,
    French Creek, Alexander, Hacker Valley, Alton, Falls Mills,
    Helvetia, Horner, Lorentz, Tallmansville and Diana.

    This includes the following highways…
    Interstate 79 between mile markers 73 and 81…and between mile
    markers 86 and 87. Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 7…and
    between mile markers 15 and 17.

    This includes the following streams and drainages…
    Hughes Fork, Jerry Run, Laurel Fork Sand Run, Left Fork Buckhannon
    River, Desert Fork, Falls Run, Jenks Fork, Long Run, Left Fork
    Falls Run, Marsh Fork, Devil Fork, O'Brien Fork, Hackers Creek,
    Getout Run, See Shanty Run, Wheeler Fork, Lynn Camp Run, Wolfpen
    Run, Redlick Run, Hodam Creek, Pecks Run, Browns Run, Buffalo Run,
    Middle Fork Right Fork Buckhannon River, Little Knawl Creek, West
    Fork River, Elk Creek, Rooting Creek, Fink Run, Elk River, West
    Fork River (SJ Lake), Sugar Run, Grassy Creek, Indian Fork, Laural
    Run, Spruce Fork, Birch River, Bluelick Run, Tenmile Creek, Big
    Run, Left Fork Sand Run, Hickory Flat Run, French Creek, Middle
    Fork River, Salt Lick Creek, Little Sand Run, Cherry Fork,
    Carpenter Fork, Honey Camp Run, Sand Fork, Saltlick Creek, Brooks
    Creek, Hyers Run, Burns Run, Dumpling Run, Right Fork Holly River,
    Bragg Run, Skin Creek, Stouts Run, Right Fork Stonecoal Creek,
    Grassy Run, Berry Fork, Bearcamp Run, Little Skin Creek, Turkey
    Run, Right Fork Middle Fork River, Mud Lick, Brook Run, Howell
    Fork, Straight Fork, Right Fork Little Kanawha River, Right Fork
    West Fork River, Laurel Run, Sand Run, Little Pecks Run, Oil Creek,
    Flesher Run, Stonecoal Creek, Missouri Creek, Lost Run, Little
    Laurel Fork, Little Kanawha River, Laurel Fork, Lower Big Run, Frog
    Run, Left Fork Right Fork Buckhannon River, Left Fork Holly River,
    Bens Run, Kanawha Run, Threelick Run, Right Fork Little Kanawha,
    Cedar Creek, Right Fork Laurel Fork, Log Hollow Run, Millsite Run,
    Grass Run, Buckhannon River, Bridge Run, Brush Run, Slab Camp Fork,
    Sugarcamp Run, Laurel Creek, Short Run, Knawl Creek, England Run,
    Right Fork Buckhannon River, Left Fork Wolf Creek, Left Fork Knawl
    Creek, Three Forks Run and McAvoy Run.

    Named locations in the warning path: Buckhannon, Rock Cave, Holly River State Park, Burnsville, Flatwoods, Kanawha Head, Eden, Cleveland, Ireland, Walkersville,

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 8:30 PM EDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Charleston WV office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Storm Updates: New Mexico Flood Moderate, Utah–Southeast Marginal — Tuesday, September 22, 2026

    This is a live Tuesday afternoon snapshot of U.S. local-storm activity as of Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The organized flood desk remains over southern New Mexico. The Storm Prediction Center 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook still holds two Marginal Risk corridors — much of Utah into adjacent Wyoming and Colorado, and a portion of the Southeast that the 20Z update shifted farther south and east into central Georgia and southern Alabama. No convective watches are currently valid. Restoration exposure this afternoon into tonight is water first in southern New Mexico and far west Texas, isolated severe wind and marginally severe hail on the Utah corridor, locally severe gusts plus leftover flood axes in the Southeast and central Appalachians, and tree/wire work already on the board in Lauderdale County, Alabama.

    These are county- and ZIP-scale thunderstorms and flood pulses, not a U.S. mainland hurricane landfall. There is no named tropical cyclone threatening U.S. land this afternoon. Conditions change fast. Verify with the National Weather Service for the specific county or ZIP before you roll. Morning desk: Storm Updates September 22, 2026 (Morning).

    What is live this afternoon

    SPC’s 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook (issued 2:56 p.m. CDT Tuesday, September 22, 2026; Halbert/Lyons; valid 222000Z–231200Z) keeps a Marginal Risk for much of Utah into adjacent Wyoming and Colorado, and across a portion of the Southeast. Summary: isolated severe wind gusts expected today in Utah into southwest Wyoming and western Colorado; thunderstorms capable of strong to locally severe damaging gusts also possible across parts of the Southeast. The 20Z update moved the Southeast Marginal farther south and east into central Georgia and southern Alabama, where storms had already developed in an unstable airmass with steep low-level lapse rates.

    No convective watches were currently valid as of the SPC watches page update at 15:56:05 UTC Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Most recent watch on the board: 0674. Check spc.noaa.gov/products/watch before you stage.

    WPC’s Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (updated 1553 UTC Tuesday, September 22, 2026; Taylor/Chenard; valid 16Z Tue–12Z Wed) still holds a Moderate Risk across portions of southern New Mexico. WPC notes a potentially significant multi-day flood event over New Mexico and far southwest Texas, with 1–2 inches per hour rain rates this afternoon and training bands tonight. Neighborhood guidance: moderate chance of at least 3 inches (about 40–60 percent) and a low chance of at least 5 inches. Slight Risk axes remain over central to southeast Virginia into South Carolina and West Virginia into southwest Virginia. South Florida stays a WPC Marginal urban-flood desk.

    Live warning-scale water this afternoon includes NWS flash-flood warnings for parts of Lincoln/Socorro, Doña Ana/Otero in New Mexico, and Randolph/Webster in West Virginia — already hung as separate Tygart Media warning pulses. NWS also had a flood advisory for west-central Lee County, Alabama (Auburn/Opelika) into late afternoon and a severe thunderstorm warning earlier over Jackson and DeKalb Counties, Alabama.

    Hotspot 1 — Southern New Mexico / far west Texas

    Still the national flood desk. An upper trough, jet right-entrance dynamics, deep southerly moisture, and precipitable water toward mid/late September record levels support a multi-day event. Afternoon is scattered thunderstorms and flash-flood potential; overnight guidance concentrates a rain shield with heavier cores over southern New Mexico. Sacramento Mountains burn scars remain in the higher-impact language. Flash-flood warnings this afternoon already covered Lincoln, Socorro, Doña Ana, and Otero Counties.

    Restoration read: water first, overnight worse than the afternoon pulse. Stage pumps and air movers before the shield organizes. Low-water crossings and burn-scar runoff fail first. Start extraction the same night if water is inside.

    Hotspot 2 — Utah into southwest Wyoming and western Colorado

    SPC Marginal wind-and-hail corridor is the afternoon convective desk in the West. A potent shortwave over the western Great Basin and a belt of stronger mid-level flow from northern Arizona into central and northern Utah support scattered to numerous storms. Buoyancy stays modest (MLCAPE generally under 1,000 J/kg), but shear and cold mid-levels support organized cells, isolated large hail, and strong gusts off high bases and steep low-level lapse rates. Activity can spill into western Colorado and southwest Wyoming late afternoon into early evening. Larger centers inside the earlier outlook footprint include Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, and Orem.

    Restoration read: wind and isolated hail, not a flood CAT. Stage tarps, generators, and tree crews before early evening. Soft-metal roofs and skylights after stronger cores only if it is safe.

    Hotspot 3 — Southeast / southern Appalachians

    SPC Marginal for the Southeast is a slow-moving cold front into a moist airmass. The 20Z update pulled the risk south and east into central Georgia and southern Alabama, matching storms already on radar. Weak shear keeps the mode multicellular and outflow-dominant; water-loaded downdrafts can still put 50–60 mph gusts on the ground. Today’s preliminary LSRs already show Lauderdale County, Alabama wind damage: power lines down west of Lexington around 1814 UTC, a power pole and lines on a vehicle west of Rogersville around 1835 UTC, and lines down at Lauderdale County High School and the adjacent parking lot around 1856 UTC (NWS Huntsville).

    WPC Slight flood axes remain over southeast Virginia into South Carolina and West Virginia into southwest Virginia, where soils are already wet and flash-flood guidance is lower. Randolph and Webster Counties, West Virginia, carried a live flash-flood warning into the evening.

    Restoration read: gusty wind and street flooding can share the same ZIP. Alabama tree and wire jobs are already tickets. Charlotte-to-Atlanta language from this morning is not a derecho — treat each county warning as a local pulse.

    Just hit

    SPC preliminary local storm reports for the 22/1200 UTC–23/1159 UTC window (as of this afternoon hang) show no tornado reports and no hail reports yet. Wind reports on the board are Lauderdale County, Alabama: lines down 3 W Lexington; pole and lines on a vehicle 2 W Rogersville; lines down at Lauderdale County High School in Rogersville. Those are already restoration tickets — trees, wire, and possible vehicle/roof work — not a regional outbreak.

    Monday night’s Appalachians–Southeast flash-flood pulse is aftermath. This afternoon’s live water is New Mexico and pockets of West Virginia, plus a Lee County, Alabama flood advisory earlier this afternoon.

    Pulse table

    RegionMain threatsSPC / WPC / NWS levelStatus this afternoon
    Southern NM / far west TXFlash flood, training rain tonight, burn-scar runoffWPC Moderate + live FFWsLive flood desk today–Wed
    Utah into SW WY / western COSevere wind gusts, isolated large hailSPC MarginalAfternoon–early evening
    SE / central GA / southern ALLocally severe damaging gusts, trees/wireSPC Marginal (shifted S/E at 20Z)Live; AL LSRs already in
    SE VA into SC; WV into SW VAFlash flood / heavy rainWPC Slight + WV FFWsToday into tonight
    South FloridaUrban flash floodWPC MarginalLocal
    U.S. mainland tropicsNo landfalling tropical cycloneNHC quiet for mainlandQuiet

    What this means for restoration teams

    Southern New Mexico is the water CAT if the Moderate risk verifies overnight — extraction, drying, and a 24–48 hour mold clock. Utah’s Marginal corridor is wind and isolated hail. Southeast Marginal wind is already producing Lauderdale County tickets; treat Georgia and Alabama warnings as local, not a derecho. West Virginia water is a second flood desk on already-wet ground. Stage New Mexico before the overnight shield. Start extraction the same night if water is inside. Turn around, don’t drown.

    What this is not

    This is not a regional derecho and not a U.S. mainland hurricane landfall. Post-tropical Fay is open Atlantic near the Azores and is not a U.S. land threat. Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys remain eastern Pacific systems and are not mainland landfall threats today. No convective watches are up. Do not invent a named CAT for Restoration Intel off this pulse.

    Looking ahead

    SPC’s current Day 2 outlook (Wednesday, September 23) is Marginal Risk as of the 1719 UTC issuance (Dean). Day 3 is currently no severe thunderstorms. That does not cancel tonight’s New Mexico flood problem or this evening’s Utah and Southeast Marginal corridors. Watch the next Storm Tracker update rather than assuming the Moderate rainfall risk is the last line of the week.

    Sources and how to verify

    Primary sources dated Tuesday, September 22, 2026: SPC 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook (Halbert/Lyons, 2:56 p.m. CDT); SPC watches page updated 15:56:05 UTC (no watches valid; last watch 0674); SPC today’s LSRs (Lauderdale County, AL wind); WPC Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook updated 1553 UTC (Taylor/Chenard); NWS flash-flood warnings for Lincoln/Socorro, Doña Ana/Otero, NM and Randolph/Webster, WV; NHC advisories (Fay remnant, Polo, Odalys). Morning desk: September 22, 2026 (Morning).

    Check weather.gov for the county warning, spc.noaa.gov for the outlook, watch, and local storm reports, and WPC Day 1 ERO for the flood overlay.

    Informational only — not an official weather warning. Follow local authorities and the National Weather Service. Turn around, don’t drown.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Bertie Until 6:45 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Bertie Until 6:45 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Bertie Until 6:45 PM EDT

    The warning

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 5:06PM EDT until September 22 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA. Issued by NWS Wakefield VA, issued September 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM Pacific, in effect until 6:45 PM EDT. Flash-flood damage is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most — water intrusion under doors and through foundation seams, saturated carpet and pad, wicking drywall, and mold risk within 24–48 hours.

    This is a live snapshot as of September 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM Pacific. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Bertie — Flash Flood Warning

    From the National Weather Service alert, verbatim:

    At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
    rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
    fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
    the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly.

    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
    highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
    drainage and low-lying areas.

    Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Ryland, Colerain, Valhalla, Rockyhock, Tyner, Mavaton, Macedonia,
    Cisco, Hancock, Mill Crossroads, Smalls Crossroads, Arrowhead
    Beach, Center Hill, Mount Gould, Goose Pond and Icaria.

    Warned area: Bertie, NC; Chowan, NC

    What to do

    Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
    deaths occur in vehicles.

    Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS
    Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

    Stay safe

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades; water only a foot deep can sweep a car away. If water enters the home, stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, keep clear of the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Translate this warning into the damage categories local contractors handle. For a flash flood warning event: interior water intrusion wherever the envelope is breached, saturated drywall and insulation, mold risk within 24–48 hours of wetting, and — where drainage is overwhelmed — sewage backup in low-lying areas.

    The play: stage equipment now, pre-position drying assets, keep an on-call rotation through the expiration of the warning and beyond, and capture address + water source + affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    Demand window: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EDT. After expiration, watch for additional rounds — rivers and creeks often crest well after the rain stops, and saturated ground turns the next cell into the next warning. The next National Weather Service update for your county or ZIP will post at weather.gov; start from the alert source linked below.

    Sources & how to verify

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Bertie, NC Until 6:45 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Bertie, NC Until 6:45 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 4:41PM EDT until September 22 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA The National Weather Service in Wakefield VA has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Bertie, NC; Chowan, NC; Gates, NC; Hertford, NC; Perquimans, NC until 6:45 PM EDT. This is a live snapshot as of 1:46 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Bertie, NC — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wakefield VA. Issued: 4:41 PM EDT. Expires: 6:45 PM EDT.

    FFWAKQ

    The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Bertie County in northeastern North Carolina…
    Chowan County in northeastern North Carolina…
    Southeastern Gates County in northeastern North Carolina…
    Hertford County in northeastern North Carolina…
    Western Perquimans County in northeastern North Carolina…

    * Until 645 PM EDT.

    * At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
    have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
    possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
    to begin shortly.

    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
    highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
    drainage and low-lying areas.

    * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Ryland, Colerain, Rockyhock, Tyner, Valhalla, Belvidere,
    Hobbsville, Smalls Crossroads, Cisco, Mill Crossroads, Mavaton,
    Center Hill, Arrowhead Beach, Icaria, Macedonia, Gliden, Sign Pine,
    Hancock, Goose Pond and Newsome Store.

    Named locations in the warning path: Ryland, Colerain, Rockyhock, Tyner, Valhalla, Belvidere, Hobbsville, Smalls Crossroads, Cisco, Mill Crossroads, Mavaton,

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding by posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 6:45 PM EDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Wakefield VA office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Torrance, NM Until 5:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Torrance, NM Until 5:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:27PM MDT until September 22 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Torrance, NM until 5:30 PM MDT. This is a live snapshot as of 1:36 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Torrance, NM — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Albuquerque NM. Issued: 2:27 PM MDT. Expires: 5:30 PM MDT.

    FFWABQ

    The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Central Torrance County in central New Mexico…

    * Until 530 PM MDT.

    * At 227 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
    hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible
    in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly.

    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
    highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
    drainage and low-lying areas.

    * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Willard.

    This includes Highway 60 between Mile Markers 213 and 223.

    Named locations in the warning path: Willard.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 5:30 PM MDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Bernalillo, NM Until 5:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Bernalillo, NM Until 5:30 PM MDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:30PM MDT until September 22 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Bernalillo, NM; Santa Fe, NM; Torrance, NM until 5:30 PM MDT. This is a live snapshot as of 1:36 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    For restoration teams, a flash flood warning is the interior water-intrusion call window: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewer backups in low-lying neighborhoods, and vehicles ruined in submerged underpasses — the exact jobs mitigation crews see most.

    Bernalillo, NM — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Albuquerque NM. Issued: 2:30 PM MDT. Expires: 5:30 PM MDT.

    FFWABQ

    The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Bernalillo County in central New Mexico…
    North Central Torrance County in central New Mexico…
    South Central Santa Fe County in north central New Mexico…

    * Until 530 PM MDT.

    * At 230 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are
    possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
    to begin shortly.

    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
    highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
    drainage and low-lying areas.

    * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include…
    Moriarty and Edgewood.

    This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 188 and 199.

    Named locations in the warning path: Moriarty and Edgewood.

    Source: the NWS active alerts feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult down; a foot can sweep a car away.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage (mold, swelling, odor) within a day.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flood warnings translate into a predictable damage profile: interior water intrusion at doorways and foundation walls, saturated drywall and insulation requiring flood cuts, flooring loss, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and soaked vehicles and outbuildings. Mold risk starts at 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, extraction units — pre-position drying assets near the warned corridor, and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture the address, the water source (clean rainwater vs. contaminated floodwater), and every affected room on the first call; it determines the mitigation category and the estimate.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (not just the visibly wet ones), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Floodwater is almost always Category 3 — treat it as contaminated and do not let homeowners wade through it to “save” belongings.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for recovery centers. Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 5:30 PM MDT, the danger does not necessarily end. Flooded creeks can crest after the heaviest rain has passed, downed lines and weakened trees keep roads dangerous, and additional storm rounds may follow. Watch for updated NWS alerts before heading out.

    Demand window note: damage-discovery calls typically start within hours and keep coming for days as people find what the storm left behind — wicking drywall, buckling floors, musty odors, and hail marks show up 24–72 hours later. Restoration teams should expect the intake line to stay busy well past the warning’s expiration.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS active alerts feed
    • National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM office page
    • Check weather.gov for your county or ZIP code.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.