652
WGUS74 KMAF 010349
FFSMAF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
949 PM MDT Fri May 31 2024

NMC025-010630-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0029.000000T0000Z-240601T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lea NM-
949 PM MDT Fri May 31 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM MDT SATURDAY
FOR NORTHERN LEA COUNTY...

At 949 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency Management reported standing water on all
         roadways including highways 206 and 380.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Tatum, McDonald, Crossroads, Caprock, Tatum Airport and Gladiola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3307 10377 3310 10377 3311 10377 3316 10377
      3319 10377 3321 10377 3323 10377 3324 10377
      3325 10377 3334 10377 3336 10377 3338 10377
      3340 10377 3340 10375 3340 10372 3357 10372
      3356 10306 3308 10306

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

David Hennig