Update #3: Enhanced Caution to support excessive rainfall and flooding operations in the Southern Plains will end at 12Z today as scheduled. However, Enhanced Caution to support ongoing tropical cyclone operations in the Northern Mariana Islands has been extended through 15Z Saturday.

Update #2: Enhanced caution has been updated to include tropical cyclone operations in the Northern Marianas Islands.

Update #1: Enhanced caution has been extended till October 02, 2026 1200Z for Excessive Rainfall and Flooding operations across New Mexico through the Southern Plains.

Topic: Enhanced Caution Has Been Declared

Date/Time Issued: October 02, 2026 1107Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: NWS IT Enterprise

Date/Time Initial Impact: September 28, 2026 1200Z J/DAY 270

Date/Time of Expected End: September 30, 2026 1200Z J/DAY 272

Length of Event: 48 Hours

Requester: NWS Central Operations, National Centers, and Weather Forecast Offices in and near the risk area

Details/Specifics: Excessive Rainfall and Flooding operations across New Mexico and other portions of the Southwest.

Pause operational changes without manager approval. Managers should consider the critical resources outlined in the NWS IT Playbooks prior to authorizing any operational system, data, or application changes.

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