WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Another round of thunderstorms can be expected over the mountains and plains this afternoon and evening. A few severe storms may occur mainly along and north of a line from Fort Collins to Fort Morgan to Akron. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail to one inch in diameter will be possible with the stronger storms along with brief heavy rain.  Elsewhere scattered thunderstorms will occur with gusty winds up to 50 mph, small hail and brief heavy rain. The thunderstorm activity should gradually by around midnight.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday  Chances of showers and thunderstorms will gradually increase this weekend into next week. An isolated strong to severe storm may develop Saturday afternoon across the I-25 corridor and adjacent plains, with large hail and strong wind gusts possible. As moisture increases next week, locally heavy rainfall will be possible, especially across the high country and urban corridor.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. However reports of damaging winds and hail will be appreciated.