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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
NMC013-TXC141-190300-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.SV.W.0060.260719T0155Z-260719T0300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service El Paso TX
Issued by National Weather Service San Angelo TX
755 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  South central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
  Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas...

* Until 900 PM MDT.

* At 754 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Canutillo,
  moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  West El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, East El Paso,
  Santa Teresa, Anthony, Sunland Park, Canutillo, Westway, Fort
  Bliss, Vinton, La Union, Biggs Field, Fort Bliss Northeast, and
  Franklin Mountains State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3176 10645 3175 10650 3179 10653 3178 10656
      3185 10669 3200 10662 3200 10646 3191 10628
      3175 10640
TIME...MOT...LOC 0154Z 307DEG 17KT 3190 10660

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$
07

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning
NMC013-TXC141-190330-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FF.W.0033.260719T0204Z-260719T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
804 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
  Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas...

* Until 930 PM MDT.

* At 804 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall are moving
  into the lower Mesilla Valley and Northwest El Paso. Rainfall
  rates are exceeding 3 inches per hour at times. Nearly 1.5 inches
  of rain has fallen near La Union and Chamberino.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of arroyos, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Chamberino, Northwest El Paso, Anthony, Santa Teresa, Canutillo,
  La Union, Vinton, Westway, Chamberino, Union Pacific Intermodal
  Terminal.

Flooding will likely impact arroyos draining the mesa west of
Chamberino, Anthony, and La Union. Urban flooding is likely to
develop in Canutillo and Northwest El Paso.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3187 10668 3187 10671 3191 10677 3201 10676
      3204 10671 3205 10666 3199 10663 3196 10656
      3194 10652 3187 10651 3188 10657 3188 10661
      3187 10664

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

MPH
Flash Flood Warning
NMC017-190400-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FF.W.0032.260719T0055Z-260719T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Issued by National Weather Service San Angelo TX
655 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Grant County in southwestern New Mexico...

* Until 1000 PM MDT.

* At 655 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
  fallen with another 1 to 2  inches possible. Flash flooding is
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, low water
           crossings, highways, as well as other poor drainage and
           low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Pitchfork Ranch and other portions of mainly rural areas of Central
  Grant County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3219 10829 3218 10837 3227 10853 3240 10853
      3232 10831 3230 10831

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1 INCH IN 1 HOUR

$$

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
Issued by National Weather Service Amarillo TX
641 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

NMC005-041-190345-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FA.Y.0041.260719T0041Z-260719T0345Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Chaves NM-Roosevelt NM-
641 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast New Mexico,
  including the following counties, in east central New Mexico,
  Roosevelt. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves.

* WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 641 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
    flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Elkins and Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge.
  - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3347 10396 3341 10438 3349 10449 3364 10452
      3388 10428 3396 10396 3382 10383 3358 10376


$$

PAV

Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
Issued by National Weather Service Amarillo TX
615 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

NMZ226-191200-
/O.EXP.KABQ.FA.A.0007.000000T0000Z-260719T0000Z/
/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0008.260719T1800Z-260720T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
South Central Mountains-
615 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...FLOOD WATCH HAS EXPIRED...

The Flash Flood Watch has expired for a portion of central New
Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains.

The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flash Flood
Watch has expired.

&&

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following
  area, South Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Numerous thunderstorms will develop over the south-central
    mountains Sunday afternoon, then move slowly to the southwest
    and west. Rain rates over 1 inch per hour in a few of the
    stronger storms will lead to rapid runoff, especially where
    the ground is saturated from heavy rain and flash flooding on
    previous days. There is a moderate to high risk of flash
    flooding below recent burn scars.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

DGW

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
758 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

NMZ028-033-190245-
Eddy County Plains NM-Central Lea County NM-
758 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL EDDY AND WEST
CENTRAL LEA COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM MDT...

At 758 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles south of Maljamar, or 29 miles northeast of Carlsbad, moving
southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Halfway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3262 10406 3272 10365 3260 10352 3250 10366
      3250 10372 3245 10372 3236 10385
TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 056DEG 9KT 3260 10378

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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