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Flash Flood Warning — NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:44PM MDT until October 23 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS, U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

The warning covered southwestern Sierra County and eastern Grant County, New Mexico, and remained in effect until 9:15 PM MDT. Radar indicated ongoing or imminent flash flooding; the alert advised people to avoid flooded roads.

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  • Affected location: Southwestern Sierra County and eastern Grant County, New Mexico
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The source reports an immediate flash-flood threat affecting roads and other low-lying areas.

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  1. The warning covered southwestern Sierra County and eastern Grant County, New Mexico, and remained in effect until 9:15 PM MDT. Radar indicated ongoing or imminent flash flooding; the alert advised people to avoid flooded roads.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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