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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1008 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024

NMC035-030715-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Otero NM-
1008 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 115 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1008 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 1.5 inches is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    McGregor Range Base and service roads along US Highway 54.
  - 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 3236 10614 3224 10583 3201 10621 3207 10632
      3231 10616


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