Full Notification

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* Until midnight MDT tonight

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the possibility of excessive rainfall over the Uncompahgre Plateau and the western San Juan Mountains this afternoon through this evening, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* The potential for heavy rainfall over the 416 Wildfire burn scar is of particular concern due to the threat of debris flows and flash flooding. Residents near this wildfire burn scar and along the Highway 550 corridor near Hermosa should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Elsewhere, be prepared for flash flooding and debris flows on many area highways and roads. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ANIMAS RIVER BASIN ... SOUTHWEST SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue a public statement as conditions warrant. Plan now so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.