TX WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 13, 2022

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FLASH FLOOD WARNING

Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX

421 PM CDT Tue Sep 13 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT THIS

AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL JEFF DAVIS COUNTY...

At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy

rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have

fallen. Rainfall is ending but flash flooding is ongoing.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...

Bloys Camp.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are

potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded

roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where

you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become

killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or

creeks.

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