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WGUS84 KEPZ 292327
FLSEPZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
527 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024

NMC013-300230-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dona Ana NM-
527 PM MDT Sat Jun 29 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 830 PM MDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    White Sands Missile Range Headquarters and Portions of
    Jornada Experimental Range.
  - 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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3231 10640 3226 10644 3234 10656 3241 10658
      3258 10656 3258 10651 3257 10645 3257 10644


$$

JG