El Paso, TX Weather Alerts

El Paso County12:41 AM MDT31.76°N, 106.49°WElevation 3,717 ft

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 1:30 AM Sun·Issued 9:34 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flash Flood Warning issued October 24 at 9:34PM MDT until October 25 at 1:30AM 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... Southeastern El Paso County in western Texas... Western Hudspeth County in western Texas...

* Until 130 AM MDT.

* At 934 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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... Tornillo.

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.

Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

Areas: El Paso, TX; Hudspeth, TX

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 6:00 AM Sun·Issued 10:53 PM Sat Oct 24·NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Flood Watch issued October 24 at 10:53PM 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: Portions of south central New Mexico and the Tularosa Basin, including Otero County. Far west Texas including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.

When: Until 6 AM MDT Sunday.

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: - A few strong thunderstorms are still possible which could bring some heavy rain and isolated 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

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

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