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293 WGUS84 KEPZ 272033 FLSEPZ Flood Advisory National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 233 PM MDT Thu Jun 27 2024 NMC017-272245- /O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0029.240627T2033Z-240627T2245Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Grant NM- 233 PM MDT Thu Jun 27 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. * WHEN...Until 445 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 233 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. - 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... Lake Roberts and Sapillo Creek 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. 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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. && LAT...LON 3295 10815 3301 10822 3306 10819 3306 10812 3303 10808 3299 10808 $$ JG