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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
612 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024


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Dona Ana NM-
612 PM MDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive 
  rainfall is expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows 
  over low-water crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Talavera, East Mesa and Northeast Las Cruces.
  - 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.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. 
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a 
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

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LAT...LON 3239 10667 3238 10659 3222 10652 3215 10663
      3226 10671 3237 10672


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