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Flood Watch
ActiveOtero Mesa; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional showers and thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and into the evening hours. Rainfall amounts will average a half inch to 1" but localized areas may receive 2-3" and when combined with rainfall from Friday, could result in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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