Monsoonal moisture moved to about the Continental Divide with storms developing off the higher terrain of the Gila Region and moving north. About an inch of rain fell quickly west of Winston and caused Cuchillo Creek to overflow.
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Monsoonal moisture moved to about the Continental Divide with storms developing off the higher terrain of the Gila Region and moving north. About an inch of rain fell quickly west of Winston and caused Cuchillo Creek to overflow.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 20, 5:05 PM MST, 2 hours 41 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 605 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022 .AVIATION...00Z TAF CYCLE Still expecting widespread SHRA and TSRA coverage expected this evening and overnight, causing temporary IFR conditions at local airfields. Broken convection through the evening will bring off- and-on IFR/MVFR VIS and gusts up to 30 knots. Widespread RA overnight across much of S NM with BKN-OVC050, with CIGs lowering to ~SCT020 by morning. Conditions not expected to clear up that much early Tuesday. Another round of rain showers are expected on Tuesday and Tuesday evening. && .PREV DISCUSSION...214 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022... ...HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .SYNOPSIS... Heavy rain and flash flooding will remain possible today and tomorrow. Highs will be well below normal. Starting Wednesday, thunderstorms will become more isolated with best chances over area mountains. Highs will recover back to seasonal normal values. && .DISCUSSION... .SHORT TERM...Tonight and Tomorrow... The ingredients for a widespread rain event are in place today as a plume of deep moisture becomes fixed directly over much of New Mexico and far west Texas. Water vapor imagery shows this plume of moisture set within south flow stuck between upper high pressure over the Mississippi River Valley and an upper trough progressing across the northern Rockies. Mesoanalysis shows precipitable water in excess of 1.0" along the International Border, steadily increasing throughout the afternoon. Surface dewpoints in the mid-50's have also remained quite high as the day advances. Plenty of available moisture will increase the risk of localized flooding area wide this evening, especially for locations with poor drainage and mountain burn scars. Thus, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for much of the forecast area, beginning this afternoon and running through Wednesday morning. Latest CAMs show convection rapidly developing very shortly this evening, with a mostly scattered "airmass" storm type. Storm coverage will continue to expand tonight, encompassing much of the lower Rio Grande Valley. Storms will be capable of producing high rainfall rates and localized areas of 1-2 inches in an hour. Gusty outflow winds up to 30 mph is also likely in a few areas which may kick up some dust along the I-10 corridor early this evening. Rain showers will shift northward Tuesday morning, exiting the area and giving us a brief reprieve in the early afternoon. Additional storms are expected to form during the afternoon hours, once again covering the majority of the region. There is a bit of uncertainty regarding thunderstorm potential tomorrow afternoon as we do need a window of sunshine and dry conditions to re-destabilize the atmosphere. I do believe that will happen, but worth watching in case rain showers hang around well into the late morning. && .LONG TERM... The long term takes over Tuesday evening/night with thunderstorms expected to be ongoing. There is some uncertainty to start the period on coverage/placement of storms Tuesday night. The GFS/NAM/NAM Nest begins to push heavier rain into the western half of the CWA while the Euro and the 12z HRRR keeps the moisture plume centered over the CWA. The 18z favors the Euro as well, but with lesser coverage. The current flash flood watch expiration looks good, but may require adjustments after we get through this first round of thunderstorms. By Wednesday morning, drier air begins to move in from the southeast, and this will end the heavy rain threat except for isolated incidents as well as decrease shower and thunderstorm coverage for the afternoon. The moisture plume will shift to areas near or to the west of the AZ border, but dewpoints are expected to remain near 50 for much of the area. Although coverage will greatly decrease, it will be difficult to shut down precip chances entirely, especially for the mountains. The driest air arrives Friday into Saturday. The GFS brings sub-40 dewpoints, but the Euro keeps moisture in the picture until Sunday when it imports a small area of dry air. The GFS has this pocket of dry air too, but not in the same location. Finally for next Monday, the GFS and Euro offer two different scenarios entirely. The Euro keeps a portion of the ridge anchored over NM with relatively dry air in place. The GFS breaks down the ridge and allows a system to move in on northwest flow creating the opportunity for more heavy rain and given pattern recognition, probably a few strong to severe storms. Temperatures will rebound to levels typical of late June with El Paso possibly adding to its 100 degree day tally by late in the week. If the GFS verifies, highs will go back down below normal as clouds and rain keep things cooler. If the Euro verifies, seasonal temperatures will continue into early next week. && .FIRE WEATHER... Wetting rains and some much-needed relief from fire weather conditions are expected this week as a Pacific low scoops deep Gulf moisture into the region ahead of high pressure across the Southern Plains. The highest rain totals are likely to favor areas right along the Continental Divide and western New Mexico with widespread 3-day totals in excess of 2 inches. Below normal temperatures and cloudy skies will promote better RH, with midday values 40-50% and excellent overnight recoveries (75-85%). 20-ft winds from the SE will lead to Fair smoke ventilation on Tuesday. Thunderstorm outflows may disrupt this prevailing flow, however. The primary hazard with storms this week will be flooding given the anonymously high moisture profiles. High rain rates and the potential for training storms will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially for locations with poor drainage. Runoff is likely over burn scars with any precipitation amounts greater than 0.50". Rain chances will become more limited to western New Mexico late in the week with the plume of moisture shifting toward Arizona. Widespread 7-day QPF of 1.00-2.00" of rainfall will likely be enough to put an end to this very active fire weather season. && && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... El Paso 69 86 71 93 / 90 70 50 10 Sierra Blanca 67 86 68 89 / 70 40 20 0 Las Cruces 66 82 66 89 / 90 80 70 20 Alamogordo 63 81 65 89 / 80 70 40 20 Cloudcroft 49 61 48 67 / 90 80 40 30 Truth or Consequences 65 76 66 84 / 70 90 80 50 Silver City 62 74 63 78 / 70 90 90 60 Deming 64 81 65 88 / 80 80 80 30 Lordsburg 65 81 65 86 / 50 70 70 40 West El Paso Metro 69 85 71 91 / 90 70 60 10 Dell City 67 90 67 93 / 70 40 20 0 Fort Hancock 68 91 69 96 / 80 40 40 0 Loma Linda 64 81 66 86 / 90 60 40 10 Fabens 68 89 70 94 / 90 50 50 0 Santa Teresa 66 83 67 89 / 90 70 60 20 White Sands HQ 69 81 71 88 / 90 70 60 30 Jornada Range 64 79 66 86 / 90 80 70 30 Hatch 65 79 67 86 / 90 80 70 40 Columbus 66 82 68 88 / 80 80 80 20 Orogrande 66 83 68 89 / 90 70 50 20 Mayhill 53 72 52 78 / 90 70 40 20 Mescalero 51 71 52 76 / 90 80 50 30 Timberon 51 71 52 76 / 90 70 40 20 Winston 57 69 58 76 / 70 90 90 60 Hillsboro 62 75 63 81 / 80 90 80 50 Spaceport 63 76 63 84 / 80 80 70 40 Lake Roberts 55 76 56 80 / 60 90 80 60 Hurley 60 78 61 83 / 60 80 80 50 Cliff 54 85 52 88 / 40 80 80 50 Mule Creek 60 80 60 82 / 30 80 70 60 Faywood 62 76 63 81 / 70 90 80 50 Animas 64 84 64 88 / 60 70 80 40 Hachita 64 82 64 86 / 70 80 80 40 Antelope Wells 62 83 63 86 / 70 80 80 40 Cloverdale 61 80 62 84 / 60 80 70 50 && .EPZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NM...Flood Watch through late Tuesday night for NMZ402-403-407>417. TX...Flood Watch through late Tuesday night for TXZ418>420-423. && 99/99/99
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service El Paso TX/Santa Teresa NM 1012 AM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022 NMZ401>417-TXZ418>424-211615- 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- 1012 AM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central New Mexico, southwest New Mexico, and southwest Texas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and well into Tuesday morning with new rainfall amounts of one to two inches. High rain rates will increase the risk of flash flooding, especially for areas with poor drainage and hilly terrain. Arroyos and low water crossings may become impassable. Wet roadways may impact the morning commute Tuesday. Gusty outflow winds and small hail will also be possible around stronger storms this evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Additional scattered numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday with localized flooding possible. Avoid low lying areas and drainages. Rain chances will focus primarily west of the Rio Grande late this week with continued flooding hazards across Grant and Hidalgo Counties. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any severe weather, flooding, or damage to the National Weather Service by calling 1.800.874.6755. You can also submit storm reports and photos via social media. Dennhardt
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
459 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022
TXZ421-422-202345-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands TX-Salt Basin TX-
459 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Hudspeth County through 545 PM MDT...
At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Salt Flat, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Salt Flat.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3146 10501 3138 10516 3162 10550 3186 10508
TIME...MOT...LOC 2258Z 147DEG 17KT 3153 10512
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CRESPOSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
706 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022
TXZ420>423-210145-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands TX-Salt Basin TX-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties TX-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains TX-
706 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Hudspeth County through 745 PM MDT...
At 705 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Finlay, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Finlay and Round Top Mountain.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3129 10545 3122 10565 3149 10586 3160 10545
TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 163DEG 12KT 3136 10560
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CRESPOSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
759 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022
TXZ419-420-423-210230-
Eastern/Central El Paso County TX-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties TX-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains TX-
759 PM MDT Mon Jun 20 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central El Paso
County through 830 PM MDT...
At 758 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Socorro, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
East El Paso, Central El Paso, Far East El Paso, Mission Valley,
Clint, Horizon City, Fabens, San Elizario, Indian Cliffs Ranch,
Socorro, Sparks, Agua Dulce, Dairyland, Lake Way Estates, Montana
Vista, Colonia del Paso and Homestead Meadows.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 27 and 50.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3158 10628 3162 10630 3166 10633 3169 10635
3171 10637 3173 10638 3175 10641 3187 10619
3156 10604 3148 10617
TIME...MOT...LOC 0158Z 145DEG 23KT 3165 10622
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CRESPOPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
846 PM MDT MON JUN 20 2022
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0846 PM FLASH FLOOD 10 WSW WINSTON 33.30N 107.67W
06/20/2022 SIERRA NM NWS EMPLOYEE
PHOTO AND MAP SUBMITTED BY NWS EMPLOYEE.
WATER FROM CHUCHILLO CREEK OVER THE ROAD AND
IS IMPASSABLE.
&&
LCRThe Holloman AFB radar (KHDX), 149 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:48 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Water from Cuchillo Creek was crossing over the road, making it impassable.
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