Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 4:30PM MDT until July 5 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...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,
Dona Ana. In southwest New Mexico, Luna.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 430 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 1.5 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...
mainly rural areas of Southwestern Dona Ana and Southeastern
Luna Counties
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; Luna, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender: