El Paso, TX 79998 Weather Alerts

El Paso County8:08 PM MDT31.69°N, 106.30°W

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 9:30 PM Fri·Issued 6:32 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:32PM MDT until October 23 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Details

FFWEPZ

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

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... North Central El Paso County in western Texas...

* Until 930 PM MDT.

* At 632 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. 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, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Northeast El Paso, Chaparral, Fort Bliss, Fort Bliss Northeast and Biggs Field.

What to do

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: Otero, NM; El Paso, TX

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 9:00 PM Fri·Issued 6:04 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 6:04PM MDT until October 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Details

FFWEPZ

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

* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central El Paso County in western Texas...

* Until 900 PM MDT.

* At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. 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, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... East El Paso, Central El Paso, Far East El Paso, Fort Bliss and Fort Bliss Northeast.

What to do

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: El Paso, TX

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe · Future

Until 9:00 PM Fri·Issued 7:29 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 23 at 7:29PM MDT until October 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Details

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 696 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO

DONA ANA OTERO

IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN WESTERN TEXAS

EL PASO HUDSPETH

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALAMOGORDO, CLINT, EL PASO, FORT HANCOCK, LAS CRUCES, MCNARY, SIERRA BLANCA, AND SOCORRO.

Areas: Dona Ana, NM; Otero, NM; El Paso, TX; Hudspeth, TX

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 6:00 PM Sat until 6:00 AM Sun·Issued 12:29 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Watch issued October 23 at 12:29PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: Portions of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, Otero Mesa, Southeast Tularosa Basin and West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

When: From Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

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: - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected to move through the region between this evening and late Saturday night. Widespread rainfall amounts of up to 1" are likely with localized areas receiving 2-3" resulting in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

Areas: Otero Mesa; West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands; East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo; Southeast Tularosa Basin; Western El Paso County; Eastern/Central El Paso County; Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains; Salt Basin; Southern Hudspeth Highlands; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties; Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County

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