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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1054 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

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Dona Ana NM-Sierra NM-
1054 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...North Central Dona Ana County in south central New
  Mexico...
  South Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 200 AM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
  over low-water crossings. Some low-water crossings may become
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1054 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 0.5 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Upham and Spaceport America.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, dont 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.

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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LAT...LON 3300 10708 3301 10690 3285 10690 3275 10692
      3269 10699 3271 10708 3277 10706 3293 10704


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