1:44 AM
— 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following
areas, Central Lea, Northern Lea and Southern Lea and Texas,
including the following areas, Andrews, Borden, Central Brewster,
Chisos Basin, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard,
Lower Brewster County, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Reagan,
Scurry, Terrell, Upton, Ward and Winkler.
* WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning through Friday
afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture will spread over far southeast New Mexico, the
Permian Basin, Lower Trans Pecos, and Big Bend region ahead of an
approaching upper level storm system Thursday and Friday.
Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will be capable
of producing very heavy rainfall over these areas. 1 to 3 inches
of rainfall with locally higher totals will be possible, which
could result in areas of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
8:41 AM
— 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Roosevelt
County, and Chaves County Plains.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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