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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
521 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

NMC017-170115-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Grant NM-
521 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
  county, Grant. Specifically Silver City, and the surrounding area.

* WHEN...Until 715 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 521 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Silver City.
  - 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3278 10829 3282 10831 3284 10827 3281 10826
      3279 10824 3277 10827


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