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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
135 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025

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Sierra NM-
135 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water
  crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 135 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
    rain have 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...
    mainly rural areas of Northwestern Sierra County
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3330 10800 3332 10800 3348 10800 3348 10797
      3348 10795 3347 10794 3347 10793 3347 10790
      3348 10786 3348 10785 3330 10785


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