Weather Alerts for Lea Co (NM)

Issued by the National Weather Service

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
LEA CO (NM)

Areas Affected:
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County - Eddy County Plains - Northern Lea County - Central Lea County - Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet - Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains - Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor - Eastern Culberson County
Effective: Wed, 9/23 2:32am Updated: Wed, 9/23 3:14am Urgency: Future
Expires: Wed, 9/23 2:15pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, including the following
areas, Central Lea, Eddy County Plains, Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy
County and Northern Lea and southwest Texas, including the
following areas, Eastern Culberson, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000
Feet, Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains and Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, arroyos, 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...
- Additional rounds of numerous to widespread showers and
thunderstorms will develop over the Watch area this afternoon
through tonight. Heavy rainfall may quickly result in areas of
flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.