WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR EASTERN ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES UNTIL 7 PM... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AREA THROUGH LINCOLN COUNTY THROUGH 7 PM...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Very strong winds up to 55 mph are possible to the south of Interstate 70 across the plains today. This may create blowing dust and poor visibility leading to hazardous travel. Low humidity along with the strong winds will create critical fire weather conditions across the Palmer Divide area eastward into Lincoln County.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Snow showers will continue in the mountains Wednesday with localized blowing snow across the higher elevations. Fire danger will again be a concern in the plains in the afternoon.  Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will continue across much of the plains into the weekend due to gusty winds and low humidity.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed, but any reports of high winds or blowing dust would be appreciated.