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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
503 PM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

NMC017-051-020215-
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Grant NM-Sierra NM-
503 PM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico,
  including the following counties, in south central New Mexico,
  Sierra. In southwest New Mexico, Grant.

* WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
    0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1 inch is expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Gila Hot Springs, Copperas Vista Black Canyon Camp Ground,
    and Rocky Canyon Camp Ground.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 3320 10794 3310 10797 3309 10821 3320 10822
      3320 10800


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