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Flood Warning

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Dona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Sierra County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Arroyos and washes continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 359 PM MDT, A broad area of moderate to locally heavy rainfall continues to lift across the region. Expect flooding to continue into the evening hours. Urban flooding in poor drainage areas, and widespread flooding of low lying areas in the Jornada del Muerto can be expected. - This replaces the Flash Flood Warning that was set to expire at 4 PM. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Upham, Cuchillo, Truth or Consequences, Engle, Cutter, City of Elephant Butte, Palomas, Spaceport America, Williamsburg, Alamosa Canyon and Elephant Butte Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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