Flood Watch and Marginal Severe Storm Risk for Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas

The National Weather Service in El Paso, TX, has issued a Flood Watch for Saturday, August 1, 2026. Additionally, there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms today in portions of Southern New Mexico, with damaging winds identified as the primary hazard. A low risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also present, favoring areas to the north and east, with multiple rounds of storms possible.