YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT...  High Wind Warning in effect through 9 PM MST (10 PM CST) for counties south of Interstate 70. Blowing dust is also likely with visibilities as low as one quarter mile at times. Air quality will become poor for those with respiratory issues.  There is a chance for strong to severe thunderstorms through 10 PM MST (11 PM CST), mainly southeast of a line from Oakley to Hoxie to Norton in Kansas. Wind gusts of 60 MPH and quarter size hail will be the primary threats. Although much less likely, brief tornadoes may also occur. At this time confidence is between low and moderate for severe weather to occur.  There is a low chance for a scattered thunderstorm this evening for areas west of Highway 83.  In the wake of the cold front, there could be a few isolated gusts of 50 to 60 mph not associated with a thunderstorm through the overnight hours.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...  Elevated fire weather conditions are possible Tuesday afternoon south of a line from Kit Carson, Colorado to Gove, Kansas. Caution should be used if burning outdoors.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed. We would appreciate reports of severe weather, blowing dust and any wind gust over 50 mph via telephone and social media.