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WGUS84 KEPZ 160049
FLSEPZ

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
649 PM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026

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Dona Ana NM-
649 PM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 649 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 1.25 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Chaparral and Anthony Gap.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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.

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LAT...LON 3200 10651 3208 10655 3214 10655 3217 10647
      3206 10638 3200 10638


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