Flash Flood Warning for Otero, NM
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- Otero
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What is happening
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 630 PM MDT. * At 331 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms are lined up along the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, at the head of several canyons,...
What the bulletin says to do
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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Bulletin details
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 630 PM MDT. * At 331 PM MDT, Slow moving thunderstorms are lined up along the west slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, at the head of several canyons, including La Luz, Fresnal, Haynes, and Laborcita. Some of these areas received significant rainfall yesterday and are saturated. Expect localized flash flooding followed by enhanced flows in these canyons, possibly reaching low water crossings in the lower elevations below this evening. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, roads, low water crossings, well as other poor drainage and low- lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Burro Flats, High Rolls, Mountain Park, La Luz, Laborcita Canyon, and Karr Canyon.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 1 at 3:31PM MDT until August 1 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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