The National Weather Service posted the above map showing that the Four Corners region is subject to possible flash flooding (dark green area). Arizona reports receiving above-normal monsoon rains. It is a sure bet that New Mexico has received the same.
While we were having dinner last night at the El Rancho Hotel in Gallup, we heard a loud noise that lasted about 20 minutes. We thought it was some machinery at first, but it actually was heavy rains hitting the roof.
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| Above, the new El Rancho Hotel's dining room. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
It did rain hard at times during the drive back to Jamestown. More of the same is expected through the weekend.
Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 78. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
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