The monsoon season begins an active start in El Paso and the surrounding region, as the rainy storms are expected to fall to the border.
El Paso has a 30% chance of rainfall on Saturday, June 21, with the chances of increasing until Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24, according to the National Meteorological Service. El Paso, along with parts of southern New Mexico, has a slight risk of lightning flood on both Monday and Tuesday.
Monsoon begins with an active season at El Paso, with Rain expected to hit Borderland on Sunday, June 22nd and continue until next week.
“We can get a decent rain here in El Passo,” says Mike Hardiman, a forecast of the National Meteorological Service. “This is a good start (for the monsoon) as we need rain and need a more cool time.”
As the moisture moves from northern Mexico, temperatures are expected to drop from triple digit heat to the upper 80s to next week-it is 10 to 12 degrees below normal. While the rain offers a break from the burning heat, the monsoon storm is always likely to cause the water to unite in certain areas.
The thunderstorms can be held in one area for a period of time, leaking heavy rain and causing a localized flood, Hardiman said.
“This is a daily thing that happens in the summer,” Hardiman said. “You get a heavy enough rainstorm over the right place, a flood may happen. We expect to face some problems here.”
The monsoon season usually brings the most rainfall in the region, from June 15 to September 30. This year, Western Texas and most of New Mexico have an equal chance of excess, almost normal or under normal rainfall.
There is an equal chance of over normal, close to normal or normal rainfall for the bigger part of New Mexico this summer, according to the National Meteorological Service.
While the first days of the monsoons are expected to be active, it does not mean that it will remain so.
“The thing is that the monsoon tends to come to these outbursts,” Hardiman said. “Sometimes they can last a week or two and we get a little break. So I wouldn’t be surprised if we get to a little, but we hope that we will continue this model to go where it remains relatively active without too many problems.”
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Safety tips during flooding
During the flood, the water levels and the speed at which the water flows can change quickly. Be informed and watch local radio and television stations. Avoid floods at all costs and immediately evacuate when the water begins to increase.
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Be informed: Listen to radio and television, including Noaa Weather Radio, if possible, check the Internet and social media for information and updates.
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Get to the hygIts foundation: If you live in an area prone to floods or are a camping in a low-located area, reach a higher place immediately.
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Subject to evacuation orders: If it is said to be evacuated, do it right away. Lock your home when you leave. If you have time, turn off utilities and appliances.
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Practice Electrical Safety: Do not enter a basement or any room if the water covers the electrical outlets or if the cables are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, cracking, clicking or cracking noises! Stay outside the water that may have electricity.
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Avoid flooded waters: Do not go through the flooded waters. It only takes 6 inches moving water to break your legs. If you are trapped by moving water, go to the highest point as possible and call 911 if possible.
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