Flood Advisory for Otero, NM
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- Otero
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What is happening
What: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Where: A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero. When: Until 630 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero. * WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that may experience flooding include... McGregor Range Base. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 4:25PM MDT until August 6 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Source and limitations
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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