Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Amarillo, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
521 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

TXC117-359-061145-
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Deaf Smith TX-Oldham TX-
521 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of the Panhandle of Texas, including the
  following counties, Deaf Smith and Oldham.

* WHEN...Until 645 AM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 521 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Glenrio.
  - 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3524 10304 3525 10304 3529 10304 3527 10280
      3501 10276 3501 10304 3502 10304 3508 10304
      3511 10304 3513 10304 3514 10304 3516 10304
      3518 10304


$$

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