Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
744 PM MDT Thu Sep 18 2025

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Luna NM-
744 PM MDT Thu Sep 18 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
  county, Luna.

* WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 744 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
    minor flooding 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 may experience flooding include...
    Waterloo.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

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LAT...LON 3195 10787 3204 10785 3204 10772 3194 10770


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