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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
952 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026

NMC005-027-302145-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.W.0017.260930T1552Z-260930T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chaves NM-Lincoln NM-
952 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in central New Mexico...
  Central Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
  remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated
  with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 950 AM MDT, New Mexico DOT reported NM Highway 246 is
    inundated with water and is impassable between mile marker 9 and
    73. Flooding is already occurring.
  - Heavy rainfall that occurred over the past 24 hours will lead to
    inundation of low water crossings in the warned area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Arabela.
  - This includes NM Highway 246 west of Roswell and NM Highway 368.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 3365 10545 3369 10547 3374 10534 3369 10494
      3349 10465 3342 10466 3338 10511 3341 10525
      3364 10523 3368 10530


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