Flash Flood Warning

FFWEPZ

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Eastern Sierra County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 400 PM MDT.

* At 1158 AM MDT, A broad area of moderate to locally heavy rainfall continues to strea up across eastern Sierra County, including the Upper Tularosa Basin and the Jornada del Muerto. Expect flooding in low lying areas to continue to slowly worsen, with increasing flows on area arroyos and draws. Minor urban flooding is also possible in and around Truth or Consequences.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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... Upham, Cuchillo, Truth or Consequences, Engle, Cutter, City of Elephant Butte, Palomas, Spaceport America, Williamsburg, Alamosa Canyon and Elephant Butte Lake.