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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
124 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024

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Sierra NM-
124 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the
  following county, Sierra.

* WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 124 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Arrey, Caballo, Hillsboro, Lower Animas Creek and Caballo
    Lake.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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LAT...LON 3283 10728 3281 10747 3285 10764 3293 10769
      3300 10759 3303 10747 3298 10728


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