Flash Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
231 PM MDT Fri Aug 18 2017
...Flash Flooding will be possible Saturday night through
Monday...
.Upper level high pressure to our east and upper level low
pressure to our west will help pump abundant tropical moisture
into our region starting on Saturday. By Saturday evening we will
see the risk of thunderstorms that will be capable of producing
very heavy rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches of rain in an hour
through Monday morning, with isolated totals of 3 to 4 inches
possible. The chances for rain will continue during much of next
week, but the threat of flash flooding will diminish after
Monday.
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Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, Fort Bayard,
Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, Lordsburg,
Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita, Cloverdale,
Deming, Columbus, Hillsboro, Winston, Truth Or Consequences,
Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces,
Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, White Sands Monument,
Chaparral, Orogrande, White Sands Range Headquarters, Mescalero,
Timberon, Mountain Park, Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit,
Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso,
West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City,
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo,
and Indian Hot Springs
231 PM MDT Fri Aug 18 2017
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of New Mexico and southwest
Texas, including the following areas, for the following counties
in New Mexico, Otero, Luna, Dona Ana, Sierra, Grant and Hidalgo
and the counties of El Paso and Hudspeth in far west Texas.
* From Saturday evening through late Sunday night
* Abundant moisture will help fuel numerous showers and
thunderstorms Saturday night and Sunday that will be capable of
rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches of rain in an hour which could
lead to flash flooding.
* Flooding may close roads and in isolated cases could get into
some buildings. If you witness flooding, immediately move to
higher ground.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
345 AM CDT Sat Aug 19 2017
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Williamson-Val Verde-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-Medina-
Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-Frio-
Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit-
Including the cities of Georgetown, Del Rio, San Marcos, Austin,
Bastrop, Giddings, Bracketville, Uvalde, Hondo, San Antonio,
New Braunfels, Seguin, Lockhart, La Grange, Eagle Pass,
Crystal City, Pearsall, Pleasanton, Floresville, Karnes City,
Gonzales, Cuero, Halletsville, and Carrizo Springs
345 AM CDT Sat Aug 19 2017
...Elevated Heat Indices Are Expected Again This Afternoon...
Afternoon heat index values of 101 to 108 degrees are expected
again this afternoon for a large portion of South Central Texas.
Prolonged exposure to the heat and exertion outdoors without
proper hydration and other precautionary actions may result in
heat related illness.
Please continue to take extra precautions if you work or spend
time outside in the afternoon and early evening. Stay hydrated and
take breaks in the shade or an air conditioned building. Limit
strenuous outdoor activities and check up on the elderly, sick,
and those without air conditioning. Never leave children or pets
unattended in a vehicle, even for a couple minutes, and remember
to look before you lock!
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
410 AM CDT Sat Aug 19 2017
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Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-
Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-
Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-
Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit-
410 AM CDT Sat Aug 19 2017
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..
.DAY ONE...Today And Tonight.
Locations generally along and east of Interstate 35 and along the
Rio Grande will see afternoon heat index values of 101 to 107
degrees again today. A few locations east of I-35 could briefly
top out around 108 degrees. Prolonged exposure to the heat and
exertion outdoors without proper hydration and other precautionary
actions may result in heat related illness.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Elevated heat index values will continue along and southeast of
the Balcones Escarpment and along the Rio Grande through the
remainder of the weekend and into early next week, with peak
values ranging from 103 to 108 degrees during the afternoon hours.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
337 AM CDT Sat Aug 19 2017
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079>082-258-200845-
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-Eddy County Plains-
Northern Lea County-Central Lea County-Southern Lea County-Gaines-
Dawson-Borden-Scurry-Andrews-Martin-Howard-Mitchell-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Reeves County and Upper Trans Pecos-
Loving-Winkler-Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-
Davis/Apache Mountains Area-Pecos-Presidio Valley-Marfa Plateau-
Big Bend Area-Terrell-Guadalupe Mountains-
337 AM CDT Sat Aug 19 2017 /237 AM MDT Sat Aug 19 2017/
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas and western Texas.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible once again this
afternoon and evening across much of the region, especially across
western areas of southeast New Mexico and west Texas. The main
concern with any storm will continue to be locally heavy rainfall
potentially leading to areas of localized flash flooding. In
addition, storms may also be accompanied by frequent lightning,
hail and gusty winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Thunderstorm chances continue mainly for the western areas the next
several days however the probability for widespread hazardous weather
is low at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
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This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories,
and statements issued by the National Weather Service Office in
Midland, can be found on the internet at...
http://weather.gov/midland
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
456 AM MDT Fri Aug 18 2017
NMZ501>540-191100-
Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Far Northwest Highlands-
Northwest Highlands-West Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-
West Central Highlands-Southwest Mountains-
San Francisco River Valley-San Juan Mountains-Jemez Mountains-
West Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-
Northern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet/Red River-
Southern Sangre de Cristos above 9500 feet-
East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains-Upper Rio Grande Valley-
Lower Chama River Valley-Santa Fe Metro Area-
Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area-
Lower Rio Grande Valley-Sandia/Manzano Mountains-Estancia Valley-
Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa Valley-
South Central Mountains-Raton Ridge/Johnson Mesa-
Far Northeast Highlands-Northeast Highlands-Union County-
Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-
Quay County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-
Chaves County Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-
456 AM MDT Fri Aug 18 2017
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of north and central
New Mexico.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
No hazardous weather is expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Moisture will stream north out of Mexico over the weekend and into
early next week resulting in an uptick in storms. Slow storm motion
and abundant atmospheric moisture will bring a locally heavy rainfall
threat over the weekend, focusing mainly over and near the mountains
of central and south central central New Mexico.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report rainfall amounts and any flooding
through the National Weather Service Albuquerque web site at
weather.gov/abq or by calling 1.888.386.7637.
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