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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
839 PM MDT Thu Jun 27 2024

NMC023-280545-
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Hidalgo NM-
839 PM MDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
  county, Hidalgo.

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 839 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have 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...
    Antelope Wells, Alamo Hueco and Playas Valley.
  - 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3144 10864 3146 10862 3152 10862 3158 10856
      3160 10849 3158 10836 3156 10833 3151 10831
      3149 10831 3144 10832 3140 10832 3137 10832
      3133 10831 3133 10869 3142 10864


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