EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — The KFOX14 Severe Weather Team has issued a Weather Warn from Monday through Wednesday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Polo move into the Borderland.
Tropical moisture will bring several rounds of showers and thunderstorms to El Paso, Las Cruces and surrounding areas.
The biggest concern will be heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding through the middle of the week.
A Flood Watch will be in effect from noon Monday through 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Rain could quickly cause flooding on roads, underpasses, arroyos and other low lying areas.
Especially where storms repeatedly move over the same locations or where the ground is already saturated from recent rain. Some storms could also bring gusty winds and frequent lightning.
Now is a good time to clear nearby drains, secure loose outdoor items and make sure you have more than one way to receive weather alerts. And if you come across a flooded road, turn around, don’t drown.
The KFOX14 Severe Weather Team will continue tracking Polo’s remnants and bring you the latest updates as this rain event moves in.