- In force from
- Oct 22, 12:00 PM MDT
- Until
- Oct 23, 6:00 AM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 21, 10:08 AM MDT
- Office
- El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa, NM
- Number
- 18 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Future, Possible
- Where
- NM
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
- What
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
- Where
- A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range and Upper Gila River Valley.
- When
- From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.
- Impacts
- Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
- Additional details
- - An incoming potent upper level system coupled with abnormally high moisture will allow for scattered to numerous thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, evening and into Friday morning. Storms will be efficient rain makers which could lead to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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