Flood Watch issued September 29 at 5:38AM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including Dona Ana, Otero, Luna,
Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. Far West Texas, including El
Paso and Hudspeth Counties.
* WHEN...Through 6AM Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical moisture will be transported northward ahead of decaying
Tropical Cyclone Polo today, bringing widespread showers and
thunderstorms to the region. High rainfall rates and repeated
rounds of rain up to 4 inches may result in instances of flash
flooding. Heavy rainfall from last week has saturated soils and
will elevate the flood threat further into Wednesday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 14:38 - ke klo 15:00
