Flood Advisory for Otero, NM
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What you need to know
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- Otero
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: Northwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... When: Until 1245 AM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 1245 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1043 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall of up to 0.75 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Tularosa, Alamogordo, Burro Flats, High Rolls, La Luz, Mountain Park and Karr Canyon. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 10:44PM MDT until August 28 at 12:45AM 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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