Westway, TX Weather Warnings

Flood Advisory issued June 4 at 12:07AM MDT until June 4 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Dona Ana and western Texas, including the following county, El Paso. * WHEN...Until 200 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1207 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 0.75 inches of rain have 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 may experience flooding include... West El Paso, Central El Paso, Santa Teresa, Anthony, Sunland Park, Canutillo, Westway, Vinton, La Union and Franklin Mountains State Park. - 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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.

National Weather Service