TX WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 25, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1218 AM MDT Mon Jul 25 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and western Texas,
including the following counties, in south central New Mexico,
Dona Ana. In western Texas, El Paso.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1218 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has 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...
West El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Chaparral, Anthony, Anthony
Gap, Biggs Field, Fort Bliss Northeast and Franklin Mountains
State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses
to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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