Alamogordo, NM Weather Alerts

Otero County10:33 PM MDT32.90°N, 105.96°WElevation 4,341 ft

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 10:45 PM Fri·Issued 7:49 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 7:49PM MDT until October 23 at 10:45PM 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... Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 1045 PM MDT.

* At 749 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... Mayhill, James Canyon, Cox Canyon and Lower Dry Burnt Canyon.

What to do

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.

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

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 6:00 PM Sat until 6:00 AM Sun·Issued 9:58 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Watch issued October 23 at 9:58PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of south central New Mexico, including Otero County and portion of far west Texas including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.

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

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 11:00 PM Fri·Issued 7:54 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 7:54PM MDT until October 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Details

What: Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Central Otero County in south central New Mexico...

When: Until 1100 PM MDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Additional details: - At 754 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.25 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Timberon, Sacramento, Weed, Hay Canyon, Cox Canyon and Surveyors Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

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

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

Forecasts, observations and alerts in the United States come from the National Weather Service (NOAA); radar from NOAA's Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor system; satellite imagery from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS) and NOAA's GOES satellites; the map from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Map; air quality from AirNow (EPA and its partners); hurricane information from the National Hurricane Center; climate normals and records from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS). Forecasts outside the United States and the UV index: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0); observations outside the U.S.: airport reports via NOAA's Aviation Weather Center. Place names: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Data are copied on a schedule and may lag the sources; for warnings that affect your safety, follow your local National Weather Service office and emergency officials. Weather news is drawn from the 4Search index and reflects what the press published. Terms of use.