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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
436 PM MDT Mon Aug 28 2023

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has extended 
the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 545 PM MDT.

* At 436 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 
  inches of rain have fallen. Additional rain of up to 0.5 inch 
  possible. Flash flooding is ongoing.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Trained spotters reported mud slide near Sivells camps
           with photo.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Cox Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small 
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying 
spots.

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

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.

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LAT...LON 3290 10563 3290 10560 3290 10558 3287 10550
      3283 10552 3283 10566

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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JD