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Flood Statement
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
884 WGUS84 KEPZ 191948 FLSEPZ Flood Advisory National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM 148 PM MDT Fri Jul 19 2024 NMC017-192300- /O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0106.240719T1948Z-240719T2300Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Grant NM- 148 PM MDT Fri Jul 19 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following county, Grant. * WHEN...Until 500 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 148 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. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Oak Grove, Mangas Valley and Tyrone Mine. - 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. 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 3262 10853 3263 10856 3279 10854 3282 10850 3283 10842 3284 10835 3280 10832 3273 10833 3271 10835 3267 10834 3265 10836 3261 10840 3259 10842 3259 10844 3257 10848 3258 10851 3261 10853 $$