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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
457 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024

NMC035-010100-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0041.240630T2257Z-240701T0100Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Otero NM-
457 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 457 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...
    Mescalero, Alamogordo, Burro Flats, High Rolls, Mountain
    Park, La Luz, Apache Summit, Karr Canyon and Soldier Canyon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

In hilly terrain there are numerous of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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LAT...LON 3300 10574 3293 10578 3296 10603 3303 10602
      3306 10586 3321 10588 3331 10579 3323 10571
      3325 10566 3314 10566


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