Lordsburg, NM Weather Alerts

Hidalgo County3:09 AM MDT32.35°N, 108.71°WElevation 4,249 ft

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

From 12:00 PM Thu until 6:00 AM Fri·Issued 10:25 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 10:25PM 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, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley and Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley.

When: From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

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 Thursday 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: Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley; Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley; Eastern Black Range Foothills

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

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