Truth or Consequences, NM Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Including the southern Sacramento Mountains and Hidalgo,
Luna and most of Sierra Dona Ana Counties in southern New Mexico.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday 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...
- Abundant moisture has moved into the region and scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms will redevelop Wednesday
afternoon and continue into the overnight hours.  Many areas west
of the Rio Grande have received a half inch up to 2 inches of
rainfall over recent days, so any additional rainfall could lead
to flash flooding. Localized storm amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible with the strongest storms and where storms redevelop
over the same area.
- 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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