Flash Flood Warning for Eddy, NM
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- Eddy
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the storm that prompted the warning had weakened, but new showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall were developing from near Queen to between Pine Springs and Whites City, and were approaching the warned area. Flash flooding is likely still ongoing as...
What the bulletin says to do
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Bulletin details
At 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated that the storm that prompted the warning had weakened, but new showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall were developing from near Queen to between Pine Springs and Whites City, and were approaching the warned area. Flash flooding is likely still ongoing as runoff from earlier heavy rain continues. Additional heavy rain may result in continued or additional flash flooding. 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... Rural areas between Queen and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 28 at 5:09PM MDT until October 28 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued October 28 at 3:25PM MDT until October 28 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Midland/Odessa TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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