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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:13 AM Sep. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...

* Until 915 PM MDT.

* At 713 PM MDT, Thunderstorms moving into the Mesilla Valley south
of Rincon and north of Radium Springs will bring another round of
flooding to Highway 185. While only a half inch of rain is expected
in the next 30 minutes, very saturated conditions will result in
renewed flooding on area arroyos and low water crossings.

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...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Dona Ana County.

Rinconcito and Peaceful Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.


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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:48 PM Sep. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico...
Southeastern Luna County in southwestern New Mexico...

* WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 548 PM MDT, Thunderstorms with torrential rainfall were moving
into southwestern Dona Ana County. Expect flooding on arroyos and
rural back roads north of Highway 9 in the next couple of hours.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Dona Ana and Southeastern Luna
Counties, including the area around Mount Riley, Potrillo Ranch,
Aden Crater, and Kilbourne Hole volcanic areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:33 PM Sep. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including Dona Ana, Otero, Luna,
Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. Far West Texas, including El
Paso and Hudspeth Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical moisture will be transported northward ahead of a
decaying Tropical Cyclone Polo today and tomorrow, bringing
widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region. High rainfall
rates and repeated rounds of rain up to 4 inches may result in
instances of flash flooding. Heavy rainfall from last week has
saturated soils and will elevate the flood threat further into
Wednesday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 4:53 PM Sep. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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