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

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 4:54PM MDT until October 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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The National Weather Service warned of flash flooding in northwestern Otero County until 8:00 p.m. MDT on October 29, citing radar-indicated thunderstorms and heavy rain. The notice advised people to turn around rather than drive through flooded roads.

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  • Affected location: Otero County, New Mexico
  • The National Weather Service warned of flash flooding in northwestern Otero County until 8:00 p.m.
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The warning said flash flooding was ongoing or expected shortly and urged people to avoid flooded roads.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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