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

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El Paso TX-
657 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of western Texas, including the following
  county, El Paso.

* WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 656 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Up to 0.5 inches of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Central El Paso, East El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Mission
    Valley, Fort Bliss, Biggs Field and Fort Bliss Northeast.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3187 10633 3177 10632 3170 10636 3171 10637
      3173 10638 3174 10639 3175 10642 3175 10643
      3176 10645 3176 10647 3175 10647 3175 10648
      3185 10646


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