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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
421 PM MDT Thu Sep 5 2024

NMC017-060015-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0214.240905T2221Z-240906T0015Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Grant NM-
421 PM MDT Thu Sep 5 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
  county, Grant.

* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. River or
  stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 421 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Gila Hot Springs.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3318 10836 3320 10836 3320 10831 3320 10829
      3320 10825 3320 10822 3320 10820 3318 10820


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