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WGUS74 KEPZ 150749
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
149 AM MDT TUE AUG 15 2017

TXC141-150945-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
El Paso TX-
149 AM MDT TUE AUG 15 2017

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR THE LOWER VALLEY INCLUDING
CLINT, SOCORRO, SPARKS, SAN ELIZARIO, AND FAR SOUTHEAST EL PASO...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM MDT FOR
CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY...

At 141 AM MDT, rainfall had started to diminish over the Lower
Valley. However, a new line of thunderstorms with rainfall rates of
1 to 2 inches per hour has developed over Juarez just a few miles
south and west of the Rio Grande. Heavy Rainfall is likely to move
back into hard hit areas by 2 AM, especially areas south and west of
I-10.

Radar indicates 3 to 5 inches of rain has fallen over the Flash
Flood Emergency Area.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3157 10628 3162 10630 3166 10633 3169 10635
      3170 10633 3172 10625 3169 10621 3159 10618
      3155 10626

$$

HARDIMAN
