* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including Dona Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. Far West Texas, including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties.

* WHEN...Through 6AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical moisture will be transported northward ahead of decaying Tropical Cyclone Polo today, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region. High rainfall rates and repeated rounds of rain up to 4 inches may result in instances of flash flooding. Heavy rainfall from last week has saturated soils and will elevate the flood threat further into Wednesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. close

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico and southwest Texas.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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