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WGUS84 KEPZ 091918
FLSEPZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
118 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

NMC035-092215-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0076.240709T1918Z-240709T2215Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Otero NM-
118 PM MDT Tue Jul 9 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 415 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 118 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
    1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Sacramento and Hay Canyon.
  - 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 low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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LAT...LON 3281 10554 3279 10554 3277 10556 3277 10562
      3271 10566 3272 10571 3280 10571 3281 10569
      3282 10563 3281 10558


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