Weather Forecast for El Paso

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas... * WHEN...Until 300 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1257 AM MDT, Waves of moderate to heavy rain continue to affect the Mesilla Valley and El Paso's Upper Valley. Rainfall has been averaging 0.30 inches per hour at Santa Teresa. Localized flooding will continue to worsen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... El Paso's Upper Valley, Vado, Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Canutillo, Chamberino, La Union, San Miguel and Mesquite. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern El Paso County in western Texas... * Until 315 AM MDT. * At 108 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... West El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Far East El Paso, Fort Bliss, Biggs Field, Fort Bliss Northeast and Franklin Mountains State Park.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Durante la tarde y noche se prevén lluvias puntuales intensas (75 a 150 mm), descargas eléctricas y rachas de viento.

Extremar precauciones a la población en general en las zonas de los estados mencionados y atender las recomendaciones emitidas por las autoridades del Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil, en cada entidad.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Dona Ana County in south central New Mexico... North Central El Paso County in western Texas... * WHEN...Until 300 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 134 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Northeast El Paso and Chaparral. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.