Bayard, NM Weather Alerts

Grant County1:47 PM MDT32.76°N, 108.13°WElevation 5,820 ft

Tornado Watch

Extreme · Future

Until 9:00 PM Thu·Issued 11:13 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Tornado Watch issued October 22 at 11:13AM MDT until October 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Details

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 693 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO

GRANT HIDALGO

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANIMAS, ANTELOPE WELLS, CLIFF, GILA, GILA HOT SPRINGS, LAKE ROBERTS, LORDSBURG, PINOS ALTOS, ROAD FORKS, RODEO, SILVER CITY, AND TYRONE.

Areas: Grant, NM; Hidalgo, NM

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 6:00 AM Fri·Issued 11:54 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:54AM MDT until October 23 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 southwest New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley and Upper Gila River Valley.

When: Through late tonight.

Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional details: - An incoming potent upper level system coupled with abnormally high moisture will allow for scattered to numerous thunderstorms this afternoon, evening and into Friday morning. Storms will be efficient rain makers which could lead to 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: Upper Gila River Valley; Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Eastern Black Range Foothills; Central Grant County/Silver City Area; Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range

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

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