WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 ...SEVERE STORM THREAT IS ENHANCED TODAY OVER PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST COLORADO...  This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight  Severe thunderstorms are likely late this afternoon, and at least into the late evening hours. The most likely area for these severe storms will be along and east of a line from Kimball, Nebraska to Fort Morgan to Limon, although there is a non zero threat farther to the west including the I-25 Corridor. Destructive hail up to baseball size and wind gusts of 60-70 mph will be possible from the strongest storms over the northeastern plains, along with a tornado or two.  There may be one round of severe storms between 3 and 7 pm - most likely over the northern tier of Counties, while another round is possible later in the evening into the overnight hours. Those storms will also have locally heavy rain, and training storms could produce some flooding concerns over portions of the east central Colorado plains.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday  Wednesday will be dry. Afternoon and evening thunderstorm chances will return Thursday and Friday with storm coverage staying isolated. Better monsoonal moisture will arrive this weekend which will increase storm coverage and strength. The flash flood threat for recent burn areas will be increasing this upcoming weekend.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotter activation will be needed over the northeast plains by 3 pm. Activation will likely remain in effect through the evening hours, and possibly after midnight for portions of east central Colorado.