WGUS84 KEPZ 191954

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Flood Advisory

National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

154 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



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Otero NM-

154 PM MDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...



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



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

  following county, Otero.



* WHEN...Until 400 PM MDT.



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

  River or stream flows are elevated.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 154 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin

    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 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 may experience flooding include...

    Pinon and Avis.

  - 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.



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LAT...LON 3272 10545 3265 10535 3261 10535 3260 10535

      3262 10545 3260 10558 3270 10566 3271 10560

      3272 10553





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