WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...Strong to severe thunderstorms possible through this evening...  ...Flood Watch in effect for eastern Elbert, Lincoln and Washington counties 2 PM to 10 PM this evening...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  An active period of thunderstorms will occur through this evening with storms becoming stronger and more numerous during the afternoon and evening hours. Some of these storms are expected to become severe across the plains with hail up to tennis ball size, damaging wind gusts, very heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes.  The flash flood threat will be elevated in the burn scars this afternoon, with the greatest threat of flash flooding expected to be over Lincoln, Eastern Elbert and Washington counties.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday  Thunderstorm activity will decrease Friday with isolated to scattered thunderstorms. By Saturday, most areas will be dry with only a few high based showers and storms possible over the higher terrain. Temperatures will be increasing with highs reaching the mid 90s Sunday and into early next week.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed across the plains through this evening.