YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...  A High Wind Warning is in effect for the entire area from late this morning into tonight for south winds gusting to 65 mph.  A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the entire area from late this morning into this evening for Extreme Fire Weather conditions.  There is also a Slight to Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms late this afternoon through tonight, mainly along and east of the Colorado border. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary hazards with a possibility of isolated tornados.  Blowing dust is expected across much of the area through this afternoon. Visibilities in organized plumes will drop into the 1 to 3 mile range with localized values near zero. This will create very unhealthy to hazardous air quality.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...  Warm, dry and windy conditions are expected through Saturday with gusty south winds shifting to the northwest that will produce the potential for elevated to critical fire weather conditions.  Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are possible each day through the upcoming work week with continued warm, dry, and breezy weather.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed. Please report any wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, blowing dust and severe weather via telephone and social media. Please report any fires to local dispatch.