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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
455 PM MDT Thu Jul 11 2024

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Grant NM-Hidalgo NM-
455 PM MDT Thu Jul 11 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
  counties, Grant and Hidalgo.

* WHEN...Until 700 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
  River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 455 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
    has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.2 to 0.4 inches is expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Virden and Gila Lower Box.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 3262 10897 3266 10904 3266 10905 3273 10905
      3274 10905 3269 10883 3262 10880 3259 10888


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