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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1014 PM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024

NMC029-270630-
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Luna NM-
1014 PM MDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall continues. NMDot closed portions of Highway 9 due to
  water running over roadway and heavy flooding. NM 9 is closed from
  milepost 68 (Hermanas) to milepost 87 (intersection of Hwy 11 in
  Columbus).

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

* WHEN...Until 1230 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
  Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1010 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - NM 9 Milepost 87 to Milepost 68 is the most likely place to
    experience minor flooding.
    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...
    Columbus and Carzalia 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.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

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LAT...LON 3178 10756 3178 10776 3188 10776 3185 10756


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LPR