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Flash Flood Watch 1, NWS El Paso, TX

June 27, 20216 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas

NWS El Paso, TX issued this flash flood watch at Jun 27, 2021, 2:45 PM MDT for 6 counties in New Mexico; El Paso County, Hudspeth County, Texas. It took effect at Jun 27, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 27, 2021, 2:45 PM MDT (20:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 27, 2021, 6:00 PM MDT
Expired
Jul 2, 2021, 12:00 AM MDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS El Paso, TX
Flood severity
None

Counties Doña Ana County, NM, Grant County, NM, Hidalgo County, NM, Luna County, NM, Otero County, NM, Sierra County, NM, El Paso County, TX, Hudspeth County, TX

The radar

The El Paso radar (KEPZ), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Santa Teresa, NM (KEPZ), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 54 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Santa Teresa, NM at 12:00Z on 2021-06-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 458 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Santa Teresa, NM at 12:00Z on 2021-06-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
458 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-248 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1746 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.4

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The text

As transmitted.

479 
WGUS64 KEPZ 272045
FFAEPZ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
245 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Possible Sunday Night &
Monday...

.Periods of showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall
over the Sacramento mountains and portions of southeast Otero and
northeast Hudspeth counties Sunday evening through Monday evening.
Excessive rainfall could lead to Flash Flooding as a result.

NMZ414>417-TXZ421-280500-
/O.NEW.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.210628T0000Z-210629T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, Sacramento, 
Crow Flats, Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
245 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has
issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of south central New Mexico and 
  southwest Texas, including the following areas, in south 
  central New Mexico, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 
  7500 Feet, Otero Mesa, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, 
  and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In 
  southwest Texas, Salt Basin. 

* From 6 PM MDT this evening through Monday evening

* Showers and thunderstorms will develop and move over this area
  repeatedly Sunday night and Monday. In general 2 to 3 inches of
  total rainfall is expected. As much as 5 inches of rain could 
  occur in spots, especially along the east slopes of the 
  Sacramento mountains.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

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

&&

$$

Laney
11 follow-up statements
440 
WGUS64 KEPZ 280357
FFAEPZ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
957 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

.Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Possible Monday and Monday 
Night...

Moisture that moved in from the east on Sunday and a trough of low 
pressure aloft will combine to produce thunderstorms over much of 
the area Monday. Heavy rainfall is especially possible over portions 
of Otero and Hudspeth Counties, which could lead to flash flooding.

NMZ414>417-TXZ421-281215-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210629T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Dell City, Mayhill, Crow Flats, Sacramento, 
Timberon, Pinon, Sunspot, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Salt Flat, Mountain 
Park, Apache Summit, and Cornudas
957 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas, 
  including the following areas, in south central New Mexico, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Otero Mesa, 
  Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento 
  Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest Texas, Salt Basin.

* Through Monday evening

* Thunderstorms will develop Monday and Monday evening. 1 to 3 
  inches of rain is expected over these areas, and as much as 5 
  inches could fall in a few places.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation

You should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take 
action should Flash Flood Warning be issued.

&&

$$

DH
796 
WGUS64 KEPZ 280606
FFAEPZ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1206 AM MDT Mon Jun 28 2021

NMZ401>403-407>413-TXZ418>420-422>424-282100-
/O.EXB.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210629T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern
Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern
Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El
Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Southern
Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western
Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Spaceport, Winston, Gila 
Hot Springs, Derry, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, Fort Bayard, 
Alamogordo, Fabens, Fort Bliss, Hatch, Truth Or Consequences, 
Columbus, Lake Roberts, Hillsboro, West El Paso, Socorro, Upper 
Valley, Cliff, Grant County Airport, East and Northeast El Paso, 
Loma Linda, Hurley, Chaparral, Tularosa, Faywood, White Sands Range 
Headquarters, Buckhorn, Mimbres, Las Cruces, White Sands National 
Park, Hueco Tanks, Fort Hancock, Kingston, Deming, Silver City, 
Garfield, Mule Creek, Orogrande, Radium Springs, Tornillo, and 
Downtown El Paso
1206 AM MDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has expanded 
the

* Flash Flood Watch to include portions of New Mexico and southwest 
  Texas, including the following areas, in New Mexico, Central 
  Tularosa Basin, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Northern Dona Ana 
  County, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla 
  Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila 
  Highlands/Black Range, Southern Tularosa Basin, Southwest 
  Desert/Mimbres Basin and Upper Gila River Valley. In southwest 
  Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth 
  Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El 
  Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern 
  Hudspeth County, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso 
  County.

* Through late tonight

* Thunderstorms will continue to develop through Tuesday morning. An 
  additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible over these areas, and 
  as much as 5 inches could fall in a few places. Areas near recent 
  burn scars are particularly sensitive to flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

NMZ414>417-TXZ421-282100-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210629T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Dell City, Mayhill, Crow Flats, Sacramento, 
Timberon, Pinon, Sunspot, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Salt Flat, Mountain 
Park, Apache Summit, and Cornudas
1206 AM MDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas, 
  including the following areas, in south central New Mexico, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Otero Mesa, 
  Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento 
  Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest Texas, Salt Basin.

* Through late tonight

* Thunderstorms will continue to develop through Tuesday morning. An 
  additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible over these areas, and 
  as much as 5 inches could fall in a few places.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

AB
834 
WGUS64 KEPZ 282044
FFAEPZ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
244 PM MDT Mon Jun 28 2021

NMZ401>403-407>417-TXZ418>424-290500-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210629T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern
Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern
Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Southern Tularosa Basin-West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes
Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso
County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth
Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio
Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio
Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Spaceport, Winston, 
Cornudas, Gila Hot Springs, Derry, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, 
Vado, Fort Bayard, Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Hatch, Fabens, 
Truth Or Consequences, Apache Summit, Columbus, Salt Flat, Mayhill, 
Lake Roberts, Sacramento, Timberon, Sunspot, Hillsboro, West El 
Paso, Socorro, Mountain Park, Upper Valley, Cliff, Grant County 
Airport, East and Northeast El Paso, Dell City, Loma Linda, Hurley, 
Chaparral, Tularosa, Fort Bliss, Faywood, White Sands Range 
Headquarters, Buckhorn, Crow Flats, Mimbres, Las Cruces, White Sands 
National Park, Hueco Tanks, Pinon, Fort Hancock, Kingston, Deming, 
Silver City, Garfield, Mule Creek, Orogrande, Radium Springs, 
Tornillo, and Downtown El Paso
244 PM MDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the 
  following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range 
  Foothills, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sacramento 
  Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Dona Ana 
  County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, 
  Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Southern Tularosa Basin, 
  Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Upper Gila River Valley and West 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest Texas, 
  Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco 
  Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth 
  Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt 
  Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

* Through late tonight

* Areas of moderate to heavy rainfall along with a few thunderstorms 
  will continue to develop through tonight. An additional 1 to 3 
  inches of rain is possible over these areas, and as much as 5 
  inches could fall in a few places.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

JL
724 
WGUS64 KEPZ 290248
FFAEPZ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
848 PM MDT Mon Jun 28 2021

NMZ401>403-407>417-TXZ418>424-291200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210629T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern
Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern
Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-
Southern Tularosa Basin-West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes
Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso
County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth
Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio
Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio
Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Spaceport, Winston, 
Cornudas, Gila Hot Springs, Derry, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, 
Vado, Fort Bayard, Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Hatch, Fabens, 
Truth Or Consequences, Apache Summit, Columbus, Salt Flat, Mayhill, 
Lake Roberts, Sacramento, Timberon, Sunspot, Hillsboro, West El 
Paso, Socorro, Mountain Park, Upper Valley, Cliff, Grant County 
Airport, East and Northeast El Paso, Dell City, Loma Linda, Hurley, 
Chaparral, Tularosa, Fort Bliss, Faywood, White Sands Range 
Headquarters, Buckhorn, Crow Flats, Mimbres, Las Cruces, White Sands 
National Park, Hueco Tanks, Pinon, Fort Hancock, Kingston, Deming, 
Silver City, Garfield, Mule Creek, Orogrande, Radium Springs, 
Tornillo, and Downtown El Paso
848 PM MDT Mon Jun 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY 
MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the 
  following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range 
  Foothills, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sacramento 
  Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Dona Ana 
  County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, 
  Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Southern Tularosa Basin, 
  Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Upper Gila River Valley and West 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest Texas, 
  Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco 
  Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth 
  Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt 
  Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

* Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday

* Scattered rain showers will remain in place through early Tuesday 
  morning, especially east of the Rio Grande across portions of 
  Otero and Hudspeth Counties. Additional rain totals of 1/2 inch to 
  1 inch of rain will be possible along will locally higher amounts 
  over the Sacramento Mountains.

* Locations previously impacted by flooding earlier today will be 
  most sensitive to overnight rainfall. This includes much of El 
  Paso and western Dona Ana County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

CD
766 
WGUS64 KEPZ 290709
FFAEPZ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
109 AM MDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NMZ401-290815-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210629T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Buckhorn, Mule Creek, Gila Hot Springs, and 
Cliff
109 AM MDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of southwest New Mexico, 
including the following area, Upper Gila River Valley has been 
cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled.

$$

NMZ402-403-407>417-TXZ418>424-292100-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210630T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres
Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana
County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso
County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El
Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth
County-
Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Spaceport, Winston, 
Cornudas, Derry, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, Fort Bayard, 
Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Hatch, Fabens, Truth Or 
Consequences, Apache Summit, Columbus, Salt Flat, Mayhill, Lake 
Roberts, Sacramento, Timberon, Sunspot, Hillsboro, West El Paso, 
Socorro, Mountain Park, Grant County Airport, East and Northeast El 
Paso, Dell City, Loma Linda, Hurley, Chaparral, Tularosa, Fort 
Bliss, Faywood, White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, Mimbres, 
Las Cruces, White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks, Pinon, Fort 
Hancock, Kingston, Deming, Silver City, Garfield, Upper Valley, 
Orogrande, Radium Springs, Tornillo, and Downtown El Paso
109 AM MDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6AM WEDNESDAY...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the 
  following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range 
  Foothills, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sacramento 
  Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Dona Ana 
  County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, 
  Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Southern Tularosa Basin, 
  Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin and West Slopes Sacramento 
  Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest Texas, Eastern/Central El 
  Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio 
  Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio 
  Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern 
  Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

* Through late tonight

* Scattered rain showers will remain in place through early 
  Wednesday morning. Additional rain totals of 1/2 inch to 1.5 
  inches of rain will be possible along will locally higher amounts 
  over the Sacramento Mountains.

* Areas that have already received heavy rainfall will be 
  particularly prone to flash flooding, including the El Paso Metro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

BROWN
872 
WGUS64 KEPZ 292057
FFAEPZ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
257 PM MDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NMZ402-403-407>417-TXZ418>424-301200-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210630T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres
Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana
County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso
County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El
Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth
County-
Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Spaceport, Winston, 
Cornudas, Derry, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, Fort Bayard, 
Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Hatch, Fabens, Truth Or 
Consequences, Apache Summit, Columbus, Salt Flat, Mayhill, Lake 
Roberts, Sacramento, Timberon, Sunspot, Hillsboro, West El Paso, 
Socorro, Mountain Park, Grant County Airport, East and Northeast El 
Paso, Dell City, Loma Linda, Hurley, Chaparral, Tularosa, Fort 
Bliss, Faywood, White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, Mimbres, 
Las Cruces, White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks, Pinon, Fort 
Hancock, Kingston, Deming, Silver City, Garfield, Upper Valley, 
Orogrande, Radium Springs, Tornillo, and Downtown El Paso
257 PM MDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the 
  following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range 
  Foothills, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sacramento 
  Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Dona Ana 
  County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, 
  Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Southern Tularosa Basin, 
  Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin and West Slopes Sacramento 
  Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest Texas, Eastern/Central El 
  Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio 
  Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio 
  Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern 
  Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

* Through late tonight

* Additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across areas 
  where the soil is completely saturated. As a result any 
  significant rainfall across these areas could lead to additional 
  flash flooding this evening and overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

JL
044 
WGUS64 KEPZ 300827
FFAEPZ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
227 AM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

NMZ402-403-407>417-TXZ418>424-302100-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210701T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres
Valley-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana
County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento
Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below
7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso
County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El
Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth
County-
Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Spaceport, Winston, 
Cornudas, Derry, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, Fort Bayard, 
Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, Mescalero, Hatch, Fabens, Truth Or 
Consequences, Apache Summit, Columbus, Salt Flat, Mayhill, Lake 
Roberts, Sacramento, Timberon, Sunspot, Hillsboro, West El Paso, 
Socorro, Mountain Park, Grant County Airport, East and Northeast El 
Paso, Dell City, Loma Linda, Hurley, Chaparral, Tularosa, Fort 
Bliss, Faywood, White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, Mimbres, 
Las Cruces, White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks, Pinon, Fort 
Hancock, Kingston, Deming, Silver City, Garfield, Upper Valley, 
Orogrande, Radium Springs, Tornillo, and Downtown El Paso
227 AM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the 
  following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range 
  Foothills, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sacramento 
  Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County Lakes, Southern Dona Ana 
  County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, 
  Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range, Southern Tularosa Basin, 
  Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin and West Slopes Sacramento 
  Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest Texas, Eastern/Central El 
  Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio 
  Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio 
  Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern 
  Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County.

* Through this evening

* Additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across areas 
  where the soil is saturated. As a result any significant rainfall 
  across these areas could lead to additional flash flooding today 
  and this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

JF
464 
WGUS64 KEPZ 302016
FFAEPZ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
216 PM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...Heavy Rain Threat Continues Into Thursday...

.Showers and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday as a
more monsoon-like pattern gets established. The heavy rain threat
remains over the lowlands east of the Divide through this evening,
but heavy rain is expected again Thursday over the mountains where
flash flooding will remain a threat.  


NMZ402-403-408-414>416-010600-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210702T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
216 PM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest New Mexico, 
  including the following areas, in south central New Mexico, 
  East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento 
  Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and West Slopes Sacramento 
  Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest New Mexico, Eastern 
  Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, 
  and Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range. 

* Through Thursday afternoon

* Additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across areas
  where the soil is saturated. As a result any significant
  rainfall across these areas could lead to additional flash
  flooding through Thursday afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

NMZ407-409>413-417-TXZ418>424-010600-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210701T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences, 
Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces, 
Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa, 
White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande, 
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, Downtown El Paso, 
West El Paso, Upper Valley, East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro, 
Fort Bliss, Hueco Tanks, Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, 
Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca, Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, 
and Indian Hot Springs
216 PM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the 
  following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, 
  Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sierra County Lakes, 
  Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Tularosa 
  Basin, and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In southwest Texas, 
  Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth 
  Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El 
  Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern 
  Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands, and 
  Western El Paso County. 

* Until midnight MDT tonight

* Additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across areas
  where the soil is saturated. As a result any significant
  rainfall across these areas could lead to additional flash
  flooding through this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$
26
728 
WGUS64 KEPZ 010447
FFAEPZ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
1047 PM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...Heavy Rain Threat Continues in Area Mountains on Thursday...

.Showers and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday as a
more monsoon-like pattern gets established. The heavy rain threat
diminishes over the lowlands, but heavy rain is expected again 
Thursday over the mountains where flash flooding will remain a 
threat.

NMZ407-409>413-417-TXZ418>424-010600-
/O.CAN.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210701T0600Z/
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Sierra County Lakes-Northern Dona Ana
County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-Central Tularosa
Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-Western El Paso County-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco
Mountains-Salt Basin-Southern Hudspeth Highlands-Rio Grande Valley
of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-Rio Grande Valley of
Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Indian Hot Springs, Spaceport, Fabens, 
Cornudas, Derry, Sierra Blanca, Sunland Park, Vado, Alamogordo, 
Tornillo, Fort Bliss, West El Paso, Chaparral, Salt Flat, Columbus, 
Truth Or Consequences, Socorro, East and Northeast El Paso, Dell 
City, Loma Linda, Hatch, Tularosa, Orogrande, Crow Flats, Radium 
Springs, Las Cruces, Hueco Tanks, Fort Hancock, Deming, Garfield, 
Upper Valley, White Sands Range Headquarters, White Sands National 
Park, and Downtown El Paso
1047 PM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for portions of New Mexico and southwest 
Texas, including the following areas, in New Mexico, Central 
Tularosa Basin, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sierra County 
Lakes, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Tularosa 
Basin and Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin. In southwest Texas, 
Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco 
Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth 
Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, 
Southern Hudspeth Highlands and Western El Paso County has been 
cancelled.

The heavy rain threat has moved away from the area. We may still get 
brief periods of heavy rain, but it is not expected to be the 
predominant mode.

$$

NMZ402-403-408-414>416-011315-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210702T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres
Valley-Eastern Black Range Foothills-West Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Grant County Airport, Pinon, Kingston, 
Mayhill, Lake Roberts, Sacramento, Timberon, Hurley, Fort Bayard, 
Silver City, Faywood, Cloudcroft, Mimbres, Sunspot, Mescalero, 
Mountain Park, Winston, Hillsboro, and Apache Summit
1047 PM MDT Wed Jun 30 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest New Mexico, 
  including the following areas, in south central New Mexico, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains 
  Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 
  Feet. In southwest New Mexico, Eastern Black Range Foothills, 
  Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley and Southern Gila 
  Highlands/Black Range.

* Through Thursday afternoon

* Additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across areas
  where the soil is saturated. As a result any significant rainfall 
  across these areas could lead to additional flash flooding through 
  Thursday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

HC
513 
WGUS64 KEPZ 011135
FFAEPZ

Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
535 AM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...Heavy Rain Threat Continues in Area Mountains Today...

.Showers and thunderstorms will develop once again this afternoon as 
a more monsoon-like pattern gets established. The heavy rain threat
diminishes over the lowlands, but heavy rain is expected again this 
afternoon over the mountains where flash flooding will remain a 
threat.

NMZ402-403-408-414>416-020000-
/O.CON.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210702T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres
Valley-Eastern Black Range Foothills-West Slopes Sacramento
Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-East
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Grant County Airport, Pinon, Kingston, 
Mayhill, Lake Roberts, Sacramento, Timberon, Hurley, Fort Bayard, 
Silver City, Faywood, Cloudcroft, Mimbres, Sunspot, Mescalero, 
Mountain Park, Winston, Hillsboro, and Apache Summit
535 AM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest New Mexico, 
  including the following areas, in south central New Mexico, East 
  Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains 
  Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 
  Feet. In southwest New Mexico, Eastern Black Range Foothills, 
  Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley and Southern Gila 
  Highlands/Black Range.

* Through this afternoon

* Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely over the 
  Sacramento Mountains, Black Range, and Gila Wilderness this 
  afternoon. Heavy rains are possible across areas where the soil is 
  saturated. As a result any significant rainfall across these areas 
  could lead to additional flash flooding today.

* Areas that have already received heavy rainfall will be 
  particularly prone to flash flooding, including the east slopes of 
  the Sacramento Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to 
Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You 
should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should 
Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$

CD
530 
WGUS64 KEPZ 011927
FFAEPZ

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
127 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...Heavy Rain Threat Continues in Area Mountains Through This
Evening...

.Showers and thunderstorms will develop once again this afternoon
as a more monsoon-like pattern gets established. While locally
heavy rain is possible areawide, the greatest threat for flash
flooding will be over the Sacramento Mountains and the Gila
region. 

NMZ402-403-408-414>416-020600-
/O.EXT.KEPZ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-210702T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston, 
Fort Bayard, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport, 
Hillsboro, Winston, Mescalero, Timberon, Mountain Park, 
Cloudcroft, Sunspot, Apache Summit, Mayhill, Pinon, 
and Sacramento
127 PM MDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest New Mexico, 
  including the following areas, in south central New Mexico, 
  East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento 
  Mountains Above 7500 Feet, and West Slopes Sacramento 
  Mountains Below 7500 Feet. In southwest New Mexico, Eastern 
  Black Range Foothills, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, 
  and Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range. 

* Until midnight MDT tonight

* Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely over the
  Sacramento Mountains, Black Range, and Gila Wilderness this
  afternoon and evening. Heavy rains are possible across areas 
  where the soil is saturated. As a result any significant 
  rainfall across these areas could lead to additional flash 
  flooding today. 

* Areas that have already received heavy rainfall will be 
  particularly prone to flash flooding, including the east 
  slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

$$
26

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS El Paso, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood watch went out at Jun 27, 2:20 PM MDT, 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 27, 2:20 PM MDT, 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
220 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

.SYNOPSIS...
A more active, wetter, and cooler weather pattern is developing
over the region this afternoon. A low pressure system and a surge
of moisture will result in a good chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms developing this afternoon and continuing for the
next several days across the region. Periods of heavy rainfall
with localized flooding may occur in flood prone areas and
drainages. The additional moisture and cloudiness will have a
cooling effect on day time temperatures with day time highs
running well below normal the next few days.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
.SHORT TERM...
In the wake of last nights cold front, good moisture advection has
taken place and most areas east of the divide now are seeing 50+
dewpoints. Afternoon convection started right on cue over the higher
terrain of the Sacramento mountains and Gila. PW values are still
just a bit over an inch in most spots. But most model guidance shows
those values closer to 1.25" this evening. As such individual storms
should eventually become rather efficient rain makers in to the
evening hours. A quick inch or even more can't be ruled out with
passing storms. Fortunately our ground is still pretty dry so
widespread flash flooding is not an immediate threat this evening.
However localized flash flooding, especially in urban areas and near
recent burn scars will remain a possibility for the early part of
this period.

In addition to the potential for heavy rainfall, most of the region
is currently in a marginal risk for severe weather this evening.
Enough sunshine broke through earlier today to help destabilize the
region a bit more. This was evident in visible imagery as CU
development really increased across most areas shortly after noon.
Currently we are watching shortwave energy approach the Gila and
this will eventually form a cut-off low over portions of southwest
New Mexico later tonight. The presence of the upper low along with
the stalled surface boundary that was last nights cold front and
convective outflows from earlier storm activity will be more than
enough to keep convection going into the evening hours. Most hi-res
models show storm activity shifting southeast across the lowlands
and reaching the El Paso metro around or shortly after 00Z. With
CAPE values of 800 to 1000 j/kg, decent shear of 30-40 knots, and
wet bulb zero heights down to around 9000' the potential for
damaging thunderstorm winds and hail remain a threat into the
evening hours.

Overnight the upper low will pull up stationary which will begin to
switch the steering flow from southeast to northwest. Models are
hanging on to the idea of convective reinitiation late tonight
and bringing the activity back across the area. With the help of
the upslope component, it seems that the Sacramento mountains, in
particular the east slopes, will be in line to see the greatest
rainfall amounts. Current QPF guidance shows the potential for
widespread 2 to 3 inch amounts here with a few spots potentially
seeing even more as we transition into Tuesday. As such, have gone
ahead and issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Sacramento mountains
as well as southeastern Otero and northeastern Hudspeth counties
for tonight and Monday as more widespread flash flooding could
take place once the surface soils become a bit more saturated.

&&

.LONG TERM...
A wet and active weather pattern will continue over the area for
much of the week. A nearly stationary upper low pressure system
sitting over New Mexico will continue steepen lapse rates with
cooler temperatures aloft and destabilize the atmosphere while at
the same time an easterly surge in moisture will help fuel further
widespread shower and thunderstorm development across the region.
Projected atmospheric precipitable water (PW) values are running
at 120 to 150 percent of normal which is indicative of efficient
rain producing showers and thunderstorms. Periods of heavy
rainfall with localized flooding of low lying areas, drainages and
normally dry arroyos will be possible near stronger storms.

The additional moisture and cloudiness will continue to have a
cooling affect on day time temperatures with afternoon highs in
the 80s for the lowland deserts with 70s in the mountains. To
start out the week afternoon max temperatures will be well below
normals which are usually mid 90s for the lowland deserts.
Overnight temperatures will generally run close to seasonal
normals.

Toward midweek, conditions will change somewhat with high pressure
expanding over the area with the upper level low drifting off to
the west. Considerable atmospheric moisture will remain in the
region under the high to trigger scattered thunderstorms with
periods of moderate to heavy rainfall possible through Friday.
Temperatures will begin to warm up as a result of the high
pressure with temperatures approaching near or slightly below
normal values by the end of the week.

Outlook for the 4th of July weekend...
The forecast will have continued active and wet weather with
scattered showers and thunderstorms each day. The pattern will
change as the high centers northwest of the area and a strong deep
low occurs in the Great Lakes region. This pattern will put the
area under a northerly flow that will allow short wave impulses
and troughs to drop south over the area and trigger scattered
shower and thunderstorms each day into the following week. Periods
of moderate to heavy rain with localized flooding of normally dry
drainages and arroyos will occur with stronger storms. Day time
temperatures in the afternoon will hover near or slightly below
normal through the holiday weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...18Z TAF CYCLE
VFR initially but rapidly deteriorating conditions
expected as the afternoon wears on. An upper disturbance will drop
into southern New Mexico and will help initiate widespread rain
and thunderstorms that will continue through the TAF period.
Beginning between 19 to 21z, rain and thunderstorm chances
increase with all TAF sites likely to be impacted by 01z. VIS and
ceiling reductions are likely with MVFR or even IFR conditions
possible.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Fewer fire weather concerns as moisture and wetting precip continue
to overspread the region. However lightning and flash flooding are a
concern for any ongoing fire management activities. Showers and
thunderstorms will be on the increase this afternoon, lasting into
the evening and overnight hours. Most areas will see a decent
rainfall with a few locations possibly seeing excessive rainfall.
Flash flooding could be a concern near area fires/burn scars. Winds
will top 10 to 15 MPH, but thunderstorms could cause gusty outflow
winds. The increased moisture and storm chances will remain in place
for the forecast period. Vent rates for the mountains will be poor
to fair with good to very good for the lowlands.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
El Paso                 67  79  67  81 /  60  50  70  80
Sierra Blanca           61  77  60  74 /  70  70  70  80
Las Cruces              64  77  62  78 /  60  50  70  70
Alamogordo              61  75  60  79 /  50  50  70  80
Cloudcroft              45  57  44  55 /  70  80  70  80
Truth or Consequences   64  75  61  76 /  50  50  60  70
Silver City             58  75  57  72 /  50  50  70  70
Deming                  63  79  61  78 /  50  50  70  70
Lordsburg               64  84  62  78 /  30  40  60  70
West El Paso Metro      67  78  68  80 /  70  50  70  80
Dell City               63  77  61  78 /  60  60  70  80
Fort Hancock            65  81  64  82 /  60  60  70  80
Loma Linda              61  75  60  72 /  70  70  70  80
Fabens                  67  81  66  81 /  60  60  70  80
Santa Teresa            64  78  63  78 /  70  50  80  80
White Sands HQ          66  76  65  76 /  60  50  70  80
Jornada Range           64  75  62  76 /  50  50  70  70
Hatch                   64  78  62  77 /  60  50  70  70
Columbus                64  80  64  77 /  60  50  80  70
Orogrande               64  75  62  77 /  50  50  70  80
Mayhill                 50  61  49  63 /  80  90  70  80
Mescalero               48  63  47  64 /  60  70  70  80
Timberon                47  63  47  63 /  60  60  70  80
Winston                 50  69  49  68 /  70  50  70  70
Hillsboro               59  74  57  73 /  60  60  70  70
Spaceport               62  76  60  76 /  60  50  70  70
Lake Roberts            52  75  51  73 /  60  60  60  70
Hurley                  57  76  56  76 /  50  50  70  70
Cliff                   53  83  51  82 /  40  50  60  60
Mule Creek              58  80  57  78 /  40  50  60  70
Faywood                 59  75  58  73 /  60  60  70  70
Animas                  62  83  61  79 /  30  40  60  60
Hachita                 61  82  60  76 /  50  50  70  60
Antelope Wells          61  84  61  77 /  50  50  70  70
Cloverdale              60  82  60  76 /  40  40  60  70

&&

.EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM MDT this evening through Monday
     evening for NMZ414>417.

TX...Flash Flood Watch from 6 PM MDT this evening through Monday
     evening for TXZ421.

&&

27-Laney/04-Lundeen
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 27, 11:28 AM MDT, 3 hours 17 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM
1128 AM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-281730-
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-
Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-
Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-
West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-
Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet-
East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet-Otero Mesa-
Western El Paso County-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
1128 AM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
New Mexico, southwest New Mexico, and southwest Texas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening
with storms tracking generally from northwest to southeast. A few
of the stronger storms could produce damaging winds as well as
small hail. In addition, some localized flooding will be possible
as a few of the stronger storms have the potential to produce
upwards of 2 inches of rain locally. Storm coverage will
gradually decrease overnight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Moisture will remain in place for most of the week ahead. As such,
additional rain and thunderstorms are expected on a daily basis.
Due to the fact that some areas could receive daily doses of
rain, the ground may become saturated which in turn will increase
our Flash Flood potential, especially Tuesday and Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be likely later this afternoon and
evening. SKYWARN spotters are encouraged to relay reports of
severe weather to WFO EPZ when it occurs.

Laney

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 27, 1:24 PM MDT, 1 hour 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
124 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

NMZ410-412-413-272015-
Southern Tularosa Basin NM-Central Tularosa Basin NM-
Northern Dona Ana County NM-
124 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN DONA ANA COUNTY
UNTIL 215 PM MDT...

At 124 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Jornada Range, moving north at 15 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 45 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Jornada Range, Portions of Jornada Experimental Range and Lake
Lucero.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3253 10661 3252 10679 3259 10692 3287 10666
      3266 10639
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 200DEG 8KT 3261 10666

DENNHARDT
Special weather statement, Jun 27, 1:56 PM MDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
156 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

TXZ419-420-272030-
Eastern/Central El Paso County TX-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains TX-
156 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY
UNTIL 230 PM MDT...

At 155 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Northeast El Paso, moving east at 10 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 45 mph with blowing dust will
be possible with this storm. Localized flooding may also occur along
US-54 near Chaparral due to heavy rain.

Locations impacted include...
Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Central El Paso, Far East El Paso,
Montana Vista, Biggs Field, Fort Bliss Northeast, Homestead Meadows
and Franklin Mountains State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3174 10622 3186 10649 3200 10645 3200 10610
TIME...MOT...LOC 1955Z 287DEG 11KT 3194 10638

DENNHARDT
Special weather statement, Jun 27, 2:22 PM MDT, 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
222 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

NMZ407-410-411-272100-
Northern Dona Ana County NM-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin NM-
Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley NM-
222 PM MDT Sun Jun 27 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL LUNA AND WEST
CENTRAL DONA ANA COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM MDT...

At 220 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 13 miles southeast of Nutt. These storms were moving
northeast at 10 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 45 mph with blowing dust will
be possible with this storm. Additional thunderstorm development is
expected in this area.

Locations impacted include...
Uvas Valley.

This includes Interstate 10 in New Mexico between mile markers 105
and 120.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3209 10739 3242 10739 3254 10734 3262 10711
      3212 10712
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 225DEG 4KT 3244 10728

DENNHARDT

The office that day

Everything else NWS El Paso, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 27, 1:24 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZDoña Ana51 min
Jun 27, 2:19 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEPZGrant, Hidalgo116 min
Jun 27, 2:22 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZDoña Ana38 min
Jun 27, 2:35 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEPZDoña Ana40 min
Jun 27, 2:39 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEPZDoña Ana51 min
Jun 27, 2:58 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEPZDoña Ana3 hr
Jun 27, 3:03 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZDoña Ana27 min
Jun 27, 3:09 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZLuna51 min
Jun 27, 3:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZDoña Ana43 min
Jun 27, 3:32 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEPZDoña Ana3 hr
Jun 27, 3:33 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZDoña Ana42 min
Jun 27, 3:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZ40 min
Jun 27, 3:43 PM MDTDust Storm WarningEPZHidalgo2 hr
Jun 27, 3:54 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningEPZLuna3 hr
Jun 27, 5:01 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEPZLuna3 hr
Jun 27, 1:56 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementEPZEl Paso34 min
Jun 27, 1:59 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEPZEl Paso46 min
Jun 27, 2:28 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryEPZEl Paso3 hr
Jun 27, 2:46 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEPZEl Paso44 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.