YUMA COUNTY HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

 This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska... northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.  .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...  Near critical fire weather conditions are anticipated this afternoon in far eastern Colorado.  Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the area this afternoon and early this evening, mainly along and east of Highway 25 between 4 PM and 9 PM CDT. Large hail and damaging winds appear to be the primary severe weather hazards. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out. A fair amount of uncertainty exists with regard to whether or not thunderstorms will develop.  .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...  Near critical to critical fire weather conditions are anticipated in far eastern Colorado and far western Kansas Friday afternoon, mainly along and west of a line from St. Francis to Tribune. Caution should be used if burning outdoors.  Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are possible along and west of Kansas Highway 25 Saturday afternoon.  .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...  Spotters are encouraged to report any severe or significant weather to the National Weather Service in Goodland via social media or telephone.