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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveDona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
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... Southeastern Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* Until 315 PM MDT.
* At 1218 PM MDT, Another round of torrential rainfall is crossing Interstate 25, and will move across the Jornada Range in the next hour. Flooding is likely to redevelop in arroyos and low lying areas.
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... Portions of Jornada Experimental Range.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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