Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 4:18PM MDT until August 16 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
East Central Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 418 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 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Akela.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Dona Ana, NM; Luna, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov