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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
133 PM MDT Sat Jun 28 2025

NMC035-282130-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FA.Y.0034.250628T1933Z-250628T2130Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Otero NM-
133 PM MDT Sat Jun 28 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the
  following county, Otero.

* WHEN...Until 330 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 133 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
    0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Sacramento, Mayhill, Bell Canyon, Upper Dry Burnt Canyon,
    Sixteen Springs, James Canyon, Cox Canyon and Hay Canyon.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

In hilly terrain there are numerous low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3279 10559 3286 10572 3302 10556 3299 10552
      3289 10547


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JG