Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 11:39PM MDT until August 28 at 1:45AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Otero County in south central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 145 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1139 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Western Otero County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Otero, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov